01/06/2026
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has commended District Commissioners, Chief Executive Officers, council staff, District Elections Supervisory Teams, and the Malawi Police Service for their outstanding contribution to the successful conduct of the 2025 General Election.
MEC Chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, made the remarks today during the opening of the 2025 General Election Review Meeting held in Lilongwe with District Commissioners, CEOs and Officers In-Charge of Police.
Justice Mtalimanja praised the stakeholders for their professionalism, resilience, and dedication throughout the electoral process.
“In many councils, officers worked under immense pressure, long hours, difficult terrain, and high public expectations,” she said.
She further noted that their commitment played a vital role in maintaining public order and ensuring that electoral activities were implemented smoothly and according to plan.
The review meeting has been strategically organised to provide a platform for honest engagement, reflection, learning, accountability, and institutional improvement as MEC continues to strengthen electoral processes in Malawi.
The meeting is being held with support from the Malawi Electoral Support Programme that is managed UNDP and supported by the EU, USA, Norway, Ireland and FCDO.
Full text of the chairperson speech can be accessed on: https://tinyurl.com/4tan2b9y
