The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has officially declared Alfred Gangata of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as the winner of the Lilongwe Mtsiriza-Mtandire parliamentary by-election.

According to MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, electoral officials met on 19 November 2025 to review the results following a High Court directive, ensuring all complaints and disputed votes were properly considered.

Justice Mtalimanja confirmed that after a thorough review, spoiled votes did not affect the final outcome of the election.

The final results are as follows:

Alfred Gangata (DPP) – 12,369 votes

George Zulu (MCP) – 12,360 votes

Ruth Chingwalu (Independent) – 1,610 votes

Linda Phiri (AFORD) – 97 votes

Else Mituka (UTM) – 1,313 votes

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