BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The High Court in Blantyre has dismissed an application seeking to block the winning candidate, Thomson Kamangira of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), from being sworn into office.
The application was filed by Ramazan Juma Muhommed, who had sought a court order to suspend the declaration of Kamangira’s win and prevent him from assuming office until his main election petition was resolved.
However, High Court Judge Chanza dismissed the case on October 13, 2025, citing that the application was filed incorrectly and under the wrong legal procedure.
According to Judge Chanza, matters of this nature must be brought under specific election rules, and applications for injunctions must be made as an inter partes hearing, meaning the other side must be present during proceedings.
This ruling brings to an end the legal hurdle that had been preventing Kamangira from taking office.
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) had declared Thomson Kamangira winner of the parliamentary seat earlier this month, and with this court ruling, the path is now clear for him to be sworn into office.
Kamangira is expected to join other lawmakers in the National Assembly to represent his constituents in the Nsanje South constituency.
The court’s decision emphasizes the importance of following proper legal procedures when challenging election results.
Legal experts say that election disputes must adhere to statutory requirements to ensure fairness and uphold the integrity of the process.
While Muhommed’s petition challenging the election outcome remains pending, Kamangira can now proceed with preparations to take his oath of office and assume parliamentary responsibilities.
This development marks a significant step in concluding the post-election phase for the Nsanje South parliamentary seat.
The MEC has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all electoral processes are conducted in accordance with the law.
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