The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced the results of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leadership election.

The elected leaders are:

  • Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika – Party Leader
  • Jappie Mhango – Deputy Party Leader for the Northern Region
  • Alfred Gangata – Deputy Party Leader for the Central Region
  • Bright Msaka – Deputy Party Leader for the Southern Region
  • Joseph Mwanakha – Deputy Party Leader for the South
  • Edgar Tembo – National Treasurer
  • Peter Mukhito – National Secretary
  • Mary Thom Navicha – Women’s Leader
  • Norman Chisale – Youth Leader

The DPP held its leadership election meeting at the COMESA Hall in Blantyre, from Sunday until today.