Photo Gallery: Justice Maxon Mbendera finally rests

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Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral

Thousands of Malawians thronged HHI Cemetery in Blantyre where Justice Maxon Mbendera who was until his death Chairperson of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) was laid to rest on Saturday.

Mbendera who also served as Supreme Court of Appeal Judge died on Thursday shortly after admission at Lilongwe Private Clinic.

He hailed from Ntcheu district. He was born on November 4, 1958.

Mbendera was appointed Mec Chairperson on October 10 2012 and his four year term was due to end on October 9 2016

Here are some of the pictures our Blantyre based reporter Mphatso Khutcha Richard took.

Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral
Ex President Bakili Muluzi shares a sombre moment with Justice Minsiter, Samuel Tembenu.
Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral
Minister of Labour Henry Mussa walks to lay a wreath.
Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral
Minister of Labour Henry Mussa pays the last respects to Mbendera.
Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral
Ex President Bakili Muluzi at the funeral.
Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral
Justice Minsiter, Samuel Tembenu. laying a wreath.
Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral
Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda pays his last respects.
Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral
Go well Dad: Mbendera’s children and relatives in tears when laying their wreath.
Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral
Serving MEC Commissioners lay their wreaths.
Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral
Moderator Charles Tsukuluza.
Justice Maxon Mbendera Funeral
‘ I will miss you’ Mbendera’s wife Ida (In black)