Malawi: High Court Deals DPP Crushing Blow Over MEC Boss Appointment

Malawi: High Court Deals DPP Crushing Blow Over MEC Boss Appointment

In a stinging legal rebuke, the High Court in Blantyre on August 20, 2025, dismissed the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) attempt to block the appointment of Andrew Mpesi as Chief Elections Officer of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC).

Court Dismisses DPP Challenge Against MEC Appointment 'Andrew Mpesi'

The High Court in Blantyre has dismissed an application by the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to challenge the appointment of Mr. Andrew Mpesi as the Electoral Services Director of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Presiding over the matter, Justice Mandala Mambulasa ruled that the DPP failed to provide sufficient evidence that Mr. Mpesi’s appointment violated the party’s rights. The case was filed by the Attorney General, Dr…

Court dismisses DPP bid against appointment of MEC CEO Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

The High Court in Blantyre has dismissed an application by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that sought to block the appointment of Andrew Mpesi as Chief Elections Officer of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). In a ruling delivered on August 20, 2025, Justice Mandala Mambulasa held that the DPP had not shown that its rights […] The post Court dismisses DPP bid against appointment of MEC CEO appeared first on Malawi 24.

High Court Deals DPP Crushing Blow Over MEC Boss Appointment - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

In a stinging legal rebuke, the High Court in Blantyre on August 20, 2025, dismissed the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) attempt to block the appointment of Andrew Mpesi as Chief Elections Officer of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Delivering the judgment, Justice Mandala Mambulasa said the DPP had “failed to demonstrate that its rights or […] The post High Court Deals DPP Crushing Blow Over MEC Boss Appointment appeared first on Mal…