The voters roll for the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has reportedly been deliberately compromised, raising concerns over the integrity of the upcoming general elections scheduled for September 16, 2025. This publication has uncovered allegations of deliberate tampering with the voters roll, potentially creating loopholes for election rigging.

Sources reveal that the servers hosting the voters roll, located in the Netherlands, have been altered. A mismatch has been identified between the master voters roll and data from offsite registration processes and the on-site servers at MEC.

This incident bears striking similarities to the previous disruption of passport data, where deliberate manipulation led to inaccuracies, halting the entire passport issuance process.

In light of these developments, it is imperative for opposition parties to demand an independent audit of the voters roll before the next phase of voter registration begins. The audit should focus on identifying discrepancies by comparing the current voters roll with historical data.

The opposition is urged to seek legal recourse to ensure the implementation of this audit, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in the electoral process.