Jane Ansah

Justice Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah, S.C. (born 11 October 1955) is the former chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission. She is also a former Malawian Supreme Court Judge and was the first female Attorney General in Malawi.[1][2][3] She is most known for her role as the head of the Malawi's Electoral Commission during the 2019 general elections. Her role in this position sparked national protests both in support and in opposition to her role due to election irregularities resulting in protestors calling for her resignation.[4] In July 2020, she left Malawi for UK.[5]

  1. ^ "Jane Ansah SC appointed Malawi Election Commission Chairperson". The Maravi Post. 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  2. ^ Kumbani, Precious. "Ansah sworn in as MEC chairperson – The Nation Online". Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  3. ^ "Justice Ansah sworn in as new Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson". Malawi Nyasa Times. 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  4. ^ "MEC Chairperson Jane Ansah has become a hero to many Malawi Women". The Maravi Post. 2019-05-26. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  5. ^ "Malawi: Ansah Cleared to Exit Malawi for UK Through Zambia". 7 July 2020.