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Mutharika
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Malawi Electoral Commission boss resigns ahead of rerun
Ansah has since been the target of nationwide protests calling for her to go over her handling of disputed election.
Electoral body proposes June 23 for Malawi rerun following court judgment
"This will enable (the) MEC to have more time to process the results before the end of 150 days ordered by the court," Malawi Electoral Commission chairwoman Jane Ansah said and asked parliament to endorse the date.
Mutharika nominates ex-president’s son as running mate ahead of July 2 Malawi rerun
Malawi’s Supreme Court on Friday upheld the earlier court ruling by the Constitutional Court that annulled President Mutharika’s election victory. He has now nominated Atupele Muluzi as his running mate. He is the son of former President Bakili Muluzi.
Malawi’s presidency to appeal judgement sacking Mutharika
Presidential spokesman Mgeme Kalirani said the presidency had assembled papers for the appeal against the ruling.
Fresh polls for Malawi as constitutional court cancels presidential election
"We hold that the first respondent (Mutharika) was not duly elected as president of Malawi on May 21, 2019," ruled judge president Healey Potani.