By Patience Longwe:
Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja has hailed outgoing Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi for spearheading key electoral reforms and strengthening the country’s electoral systems during his tenure.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Mtalimanja said Mpesi, who submitted his resignation on May 24, 2026, will officially leave office on August 21, 2026, after serving a three month notice period.
“He will continue discharging his duties and lead a structured handover process to ensure a smooth transition,” reads part of the statement.
Mtalimanja commended Mpesi for overseeing the review and demarcation of constituency and ward boundaries in line with constitutional requirements.
She also credited him for facilitating the establishment of accessible voter registration centres and polling stations across the country.
According to the statement, Mpesi further led electoral legal reforms that resulted in the current electoral framework and also played a key role in developing the Commission’s 2023 to 2028 strategic plan and the 2025 General Election Operational Plan.
Mtalimanja said Mpesi’s leadership was instrumental in the successful implementation of an innovative election design during the 2025 General Election.
The Commission thanked Mpesi for his professionalism and contribution towards strengthening democratic processes in Malawi and wished him success in his future endeavours.
