| [Malawi] President Re-Appoints Three MEC Commissioners for Second Term |
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| Last updated 2025-06-23 |
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President Re-Appoints Three MEC Commissioners for Second Term
The reappointed Commissioners—Caroline Mfune,
Dr Emmanuel
Fabiano and Richard Chapweteka—served their first term from 9 June 2021 to 8 June 2025.
Their reappointment was officially announced on 11 June 2025, and the trio
was formally sworn
in on Monday, 16 June, in a ceremony administered by the Chief Justice.
The appointments were made following the procedures
outlined in the Constitution and the Malawi Electoral Commission Act, which
empower the President to appoint Commissioners based on nominations submitted
by political parties that secured at least 10% of the national vote in
the previous general election.
This timely reappointment comes at a critical
juncture, as the MEC is in the middle of the candidate nomination period and is
preparing to oversee the next stages of the electoral calendar, including the
campaign period and polling logistics.
In
his remarks, Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda advised the new commissioners to
serve with integrity for the betterment of the people, to serve with integrity
and uphold the Constitution ahead of the country’s pivotal September elections.
“These
are not new roles to you, because of your integrity, experience, maturity, and
impartiality, you are once again entrusted with the responsibility to serve
Malawians. What you did before should not only be remembered but must continue
to guide your service for the betterment of the people," said Mzikamanda.
MEC
Chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja welcomed the trio and reminded them of
their constitutional duties.
“My
expectation is that these MEC commissioners will abide by the laws with
integrity and impartiality, just as they have done before while remaining
focused during this critical electoral period," said Mtalimanja.
The
full composition of the Commission is now as follows:
1)
Justice Annabel
Mtalimanja (chairperson) appointed on 7 June 2024, 2)
Richard Chapweteka
appointed on 11 June 2025 3)
Dr Emmanuel Fabiano
appointed on 11 June 2025 4)
Rev. Phillip P.J.
Kambulire appointed on 7 June 2024, 5)
Dr. Limbikani
Kamlongera appointed on 7 June 2024, 6)
Caroline Mfune
appointed on 11 June 2025
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