MCP wins Lilongwe south by-election: Dimba back in Parliament
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has thrashed its tradition political rival, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)by a wide margin in the Lilongwe south constituency by-election, Malawi Electoral Commisison (MEC) has declared in official results.
In a poll which has been used to gauge the popularity of the ruling party in the main opposition party stronghold, MEC has declared Peter Dimba, candidate, as the winner of the Lilongwe South by-elections. with 11,230 votes against DPP’s Frank Mazizi who collected 1663 votes.
The election was however highly contentious as the DPP used money power whilst the MCP used its popularity in its stronghold.
UTM Party did not field a candidate, saying the party had lost trust in the electoral body
There were 32,476 registered voters, with 15,247 casting their votes and 295 votes were null and void.
Other contestants were Julius Chombwe of MMD who got 250 votes, Patson Kachingwe, independent got 1800 and Samson Phinifolo, independent who got 209.
MEC says the commission is satisfied that the election was conducted in an environment where the electorates were free to elect a candidate of their choice without fear and intimidation.
“We are also confident that the results we are about to announce reflect the will of the voters of the Lilongwe South Constituency. The Commission, therefore, declares this election as a credible one that has met legal requirements and international best practices.”
Dimba said he was delighted with the win and said MCPp is “back in the big time”.
Palibe chachilendo. Ukutu ndi kuchimake kwa zinyau ngati otuwa ex-reverend Nyolonyo ndi anthu otuwa odukulitsa mimba achisamba. Mbuli za mtundu uwu zimavotera chipani chakupha anthu, e.g. late Aaron Gadama Cha EMUSIPI
Kkkkk kkkkk CADET Koma nde wakwiya ndatha kumuona tsinya kkkkkkkkk malembedwe akuoneka
Take it by the tail! Exodus 4:4. Tell Malawi’s Pharaoh to Let my People go, Saith the Lord God of Israel!
Koma ndiye zinalikotu! MCP 1!,230 votes against DPP 1663 votes? Ndiye kunyenyedwatu to pulp sizinaoneke! DPP pansi flat. Lilongwe South people have silently spoken. God fights our battles. Praise His Name!
That’s great news, and there was no tippex the results have been credible,my question goes to MEC why did you allow tippex to mess the 21st May general election,presidetial results? I hope one day you will answer this question.
Chili pa thako, ngakhale kuli kwa gule, so what? Kwanuko kwa gule wovinitsa atsikana maliseche mabere pamtunda. Zauve!
Was there any TIPPEX this time?
Because she didn’t use tippex for the first time in an election
mbc yalengeza zotsatilazi koma ?????????
ku memeko ndi kwa gule
So?
MCP NDI CHIDA !!!!!!!!!!! KATUNDUOMANGANDIMAWAYAKKKKKKKKKK 2020 CHAKA CHAMAYAKHO CHAKWELA WOYEEEEEEEEE PETER DIMBA YEMWEYO!!!!!!!!!!!!WINA ALILA CHAKACHINO SIZONYENGELELANA.
why are you celebrating a victory from an election conducted by Jane Ansah???
shaaaaaaa anthu 15,000 sanavote? koma anthu a central region sadzatheka.Choncho re run mukuifuna ija muwina? azanu kumwera ndku mpoto amavotatu za ntchito.Any way Congrats to DIMBA.apa mupange chitukuko osamangodya CDF ndi LDF ayi.Boma la APM limapeleka ndalama even kwa opposition koma vuto mumawanamiza anthu kut chitukuko amakumanani
Ndiwe galu sokudziwa chomwe ukunena