They say the elections were fraught with irregularities that saw Malawi Electoral Commission rig the vote in Mutharika’s favour. The nationwide demonstrations were aimed at forcing the resignation of the head of the Malawi Electoral Commission, Jane Ansah, for allegedly presiding over a flawed electoral process fraught with irregularities. However, Ansah maintained that she could only resign after the court verdict. And believe that our honourable judges will deliver a just verdict on this watershed case,” he said. Several international organizations, including the United Nations and the Southern African Development Community, have also issued statements calling on Malawians to maintain peace after the Monday court verdict.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 02, 2020 18:11 UTC