Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, Pharaoh Kambiri has won Liwawadzi Ward by-election, in Balaka North Constituency.
Out of 4578 valid votes, Kambiri bagged 2615 votes and was seconded by Precious Chimtengo, an independent candidate, who got 665 votes.
The Election was however hit by massive voter apathy.
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to announce official results today at Mount Soche in the commercial capital Blantyre.
MEC disqualified Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate and United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate on the grounds that they submitted their nominations late.
