A Malava by-election aspirant, Seth Ambusini Panyako, faces disqualification after a petition was filed alleging he failed to resign from his public office at LAPFUND within the legal timeframe.

• The petition claims Panyako did not resign by August 15, 2025, despite the seat being declared vacant on August 8, 2025.
• Petitioner Caleb Burudi argues Panyako's continued service as a Board Member for LAPFUND renders him ineligible.
• Evidence cited includes Panyako's attendance at the Devolution Conference (August 11-15) and a LAPFUND workshop (September 9-12).