The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has refuted rumours circulating on social media alleging nullification of the newly demarcated electoral boundaries on instruction from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In a statement released yesterday, the Commission’s Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi says the electoral body has not nullified or reversed the recently established 229 constituencies and 509 wards.

Reads the part of the statement: “The Commission categorically refutes rumours circulating on social media and other platforms alleging nullification of the newly demarcated electoral boundaries on instruction from the IMF.

“Contrary to these unfounded speculations, the Commission wishes to clarify that there has been no nullification or reversal of the recently established 229 constituencies and 509 wards. They remain valid and will be implemented as planned for the 2025 General Election.”

According to the Commission, the boundary review process was a meticulous and transparent exercise undertaken with utmost diligence and in accordance with Constitution of the Republic of Malawi and the Malawi Electoral Commission Act.

It adds that the electoral boundaries as determined by the Commission were confirmed by the National Assembly on November 18, 2022, as required under the Constitution.

As provided under the Constitution, the next review of electoral boundaries will take place in 2032.