Former Malawi MP sues government at African Union court

Former Member of Parliament for Nkhatabay central constituency Symon Vuwa Kuanda has sued Malawi government at African court on human rights and people’s rights in Arusha Tanzania

This follows a decision by Supreme Court of appeal to nullify his seat due to irregularities in 2019 parliamentary elections

Attorney general Chikosa Silungwe has confirmed receipt of the application of notice last Thursday but said is yet to make recommendation on the way forward to government

Malawi Electoral commission chairperson Justice Dr Chifundo Kachale says they are yet to be served as preparations for the June 29 by election in the disputed constituency and other wards are currently underway

Vuwa Kaunda has said he sought to obtain a stay away in his application at African union court to review supreme court appeals basis to nullify the elections results