Lawyers representing the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and three legislators say they will pursue further legal action over unpaid rental arrears owed by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). George Kadzipatike, the MCP lawyer named in both reports, warns that unless the outstanding rent is settled, he will move to institute contempt of court proceedings against senior government officials. The dispute is linked to an earlier court injunction obtained by the MCP and the legislators, which blocks the relocation of MEC from its Lilongwe warehouse to Blantyre. According to the reports, MEC is working under a payment deadline and the arrears are reported to be approximately K885 million. Malawi Voice specifically identifies the potential contempt target as the Chief Secretary to Government and the Minister responsible, while Nyasa Times similarly frames the threat of contempt proceedings tied to the unresolved rent. Both outlets present the issue as a compliance and payments disagreement following court action that prevents the relocation. The reports do not indicate whether MEC has paid the rent or how the officials intend to respond to the threat.