Elias Chakwera
Elias Chakwera serves as the Director of Elections for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). He has been in the news due to his silence regarding the controversies surrounding the recent Mzimba Central primaries, which have raised questions about the party's internal electoral processes and democratic credibility.
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Recent news mentions
Dr. Elias Chakwera, the MCP Director of Elections, stated it would be premature to comment on the election results as he awaits the official report.
“Ballot Boxes Vanish, Votes Counted in Thyolo?” — Mcheka Chilenje Cries Foul in MCP Primary Elections Scandal - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-06-03
Chakwera said violence and spread of fake news have created a scenario where many Malawians have lost interest in participating in the electoral process.
CMD condemns growing political intolerance, fake news and disinformation ahead of Sept 16 General Elections - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-27
Elias Chakwera, the Director of Elections for the Malawi Congress Party, has not provided any statements regarding the chaotic primary election.
Chaos of MCP’s Mzimba Central Primaries: Silence from SG and Director of Elections Fuels Democratic Crisis - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-14
