MCP Entangled in Cash Distribution Scandal Before Malawi 2025 Elections
As the general elections on September 16 approach, troubling signs of vote-buying are surfacing in Malawi.
The ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is facing significant scrutiny following an investigation by NewsAIH.com, which revealed widespread distribution of cash handouts to government officials and traditional leaders—a practice prohibited under the Malawi Electoral Commission’s code of conduct.
MCP Engages in Cash Distribution Pre-Elections
In spite of repeated cautions from electoral monitors, ingrained practices appear difficult to change. Whistleblowers allege that MCP affiliates are orchestrating cash distributions at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre, raising alarms about systematic electoral misconduct.
Documents accessed by NewsAIH.com indicate numerous internal memos instructing department heads to dispatch personnel to the State House for “logistical support,” a term widely interpreted as referring to monetary handouts.
Frequent Meetings at Sanjika Palace
An anonymous insider informed NewsAIH.com that almost daily, groups comprising traditional chiefs and representatives from government departments convene privately at Sanjika Palace. “After these meetings, they do not leave empty-handed,” the insider disclosed. “It has become a well-known secret.”
Eyewitness Footage Sparks Concern
In another incident, footage captured a truck transporting individuals from the Blantyre Central Business District (CBD) to Sanjika Palace—further substantiating allegations of organized vote-buying activities.
Perhaps most incriminating is a video reportedly showing Homeland Security Minister Ken Zikhale Ng’oma’s security aide openly handing out money to civilians, believed to be aimed at garnering support for the ruling party.
Electoral Commission Remains Silent
At the time of publication, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) had yet to provide an official response to these claims. The Commission’s regulations explicitly forbid monetary incentives and categorize them as electoral offenses subject to legal penalties.
Public Outrage Intensifies
Citizens and civil society organizations are increasingly expressing their outrage on social media platforms, calling for accountability from MCP and urging the MEC to take prompt action.
“This is an affront to democracy,” remarked one resident from Blantyre during our inquiry. “We cannot allow officials to bribe their way into power every five years.”
Demand for Transparency
NewsAIH.com will continue its monitoring and investigation into incidents of electoral misconduct. If you possess information, photographs, or video evidence related to the forthcoming elections in Malawi, please contact us via WhatsApp at +254790851519.
