Nationalist Patriotic Party President, Daniel Dube on Monday told journalists in Lilongwe that he was still waiting for MEC’s final response regarding his candidature.
President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday unveiled Minister of Trade and Industry Vitumbiko Mumba as his running mate while submitting his nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) at the Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe — a move that sparked jubilation both inside and outside the packed auditorium.
The nomination papers presented by the PETRA president have failed the preliminary inspection due to the absence of signatures on the candidacy consent form by the named running mate, among other issues, MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja has announced.
On Day Five of the presentation of candidacy nomination papers for the Presidential Election, independent candidate Phunziro Mvula is at BICC to submit his nomination papers.
Reverend Hardwick Kaliya, an independent aspirant submitted incomplete presidential nomination papers which the MEC Chairperson said do not comply with MEC'S electoral laws and guidelines
Nkoloma is Chief Executive Officer for iMoSyS, a leading technology company in Malawi, and he has been instrumental in developing Internet of Things (IoT) applications and software solutions.
Chipojola, during the presentation of his credentials at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, announced teacher Memory Naveko as his running mate, highlighting that the selection underscores his dedication to inclusive leadership
The former president has yet pulled another surprise as he has settled for former MEC Chairperson Dr. Jane Ansah as his running mate in the 16 September general elections
Governance expert Ollen Mwalubunju has warned political parties against forming opportunistic alliances without clear, enforceable agreements, saying past betrayals — notably within the Tonse Alliance — have deepened public mistrust. He called for transparent, values-driven coalitions built on mutual respect, not manipulation, declaring: “Malawians are tired of being used — and so are the smaller parties.”
Mutharika’s return is poised to shake up the 2025 presidential race, with political observers closely watching his next moves. With all presidential hopefuls required to appear in person at BICC, Mutharika's presence will be a major moment in a week of high-stakes political activity.
Social media was awash with reports that DPP President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika will submit his nomination papers on 28th July 2025 and not on 25th July as allocated by MEC
