Malawi Election: Eight Arrested for Fraud | JQJO

Eight data entry clerks have been arrested in Malawi on allegations of election fraud during the recent general election. The arrests come as the country awaits final results, with Peter Mutharika currently leading, followed by incumbent Lazarus Chakwera. Chakwera's party has filed a complaint alleging irregularities. The electoral commission aims to announce the results only after thorough verification, aiming to avoid a repeat of the 2019 annulled election, which was marred by widespread irregularities. The election follows a campaign dominated by Malawi's worsening economic crisis.