Category: Politics

  By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has officially launched the campaign period for the July 2 fresh presidential election five days before receiving nomination papers from the aspiring candidates. MEC chairperson Justice Jane Ansah SC explained that the campaign period is being launched before receiving nomination papers scheduled for May 6 and 7 at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre because Section 57 of the Parliamentary and Presidential Elections Act provides that the period of official campaign in…

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  By Duncan Mlanjira In announcing the official launch of the campaign period for the July 2 fresh presidential election, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) reminds traditional leaders that they have the duty to report to the Multiparty Liaison Committees any candidate, political party or supporters not adhering to the code of conduct for political parties and candidates.  “The role of traditional leaders in elections needs no emphasis,” said MEC chairperson Justice Jane Ansah SC.  “Chiefs are parents and all…

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  By Duncan Mlanjira Following attacks by armed and angry mobs at various voter registration centres in Blantyre, especially in Ndirande where registration equipment was vandalized and destroyed, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has suspended the voter registration exercise in Blantyre City with immediate effect. A statement from MEC chairperson Justice Jane Ansah, SC issued Tuesday evening, says the “decision has been made to protect the lives of registrants, voter registration staff and MEC property following sporadic attacks by unknown…

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