Malawi faces uncertain political future after court annuls election

Malawi President Peter Mutharika won 38.57 per cent of the vote in the May 2019 election but a court challenge from the opposition uncovered widespread irregularities. PHOTO | AFP

Malawians may be staring into an uncertain political future after President Peter Mutharika’s election victory in 2019 was nullified for having widespread irregularities.

And while Prof Mutharika himself could be the immediate victim, analysts say his decision to appeal could determine the country’s future.