Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika/VOA News

Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has announced the appointment of a new electoral commission chairperson on Sunday.

The former commission chairperson Jane Ansah resigned amid criticism by the opposition on how she managed the disputed election.

Ansah is succeeded by Justice Chifundo Kachale, coming ahead of Malawi’s presidential re-run elections, according to Africa News.

The country’s Constitutional Court in February ordered a fresh presidential election be held within 150 days after annulling last year’s re-election of President Mutharika – a ruling upheld by the Supreme Court.

He also appointed new commissioners, namely Arthur Nanthuru, Steve Duwa, Jean Mathanga, Linda Kunje, Anthony Mukumbwa and Olivia Liwewe.

Malawian MPs are due to meet to decide on the exact date for the election – one of the proposed dates is 23 June.

The new chairperson is expected by voters to deliver a credible presidential election devoid of irregularities as ordered by the courts.

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