MEC holding of byelections unconstitional, says civil society

A civil society group on elections, the National Elections Systems Trust (NEST) has warned the Malawi Electorol Commission against holding byelections on November 1, saying it would be illegal.

Unandi: Illegal
Unandi: Illegal

NEST executive director Unandi Banda said the Republican Constitution, Section 75, clearly stipulates that it is only the chairman who is mandated to announce poll results.

MEC chairman Maxon Mbendera collapsed and died a few months ago.

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be humane
be humane
8 years ago

Imeneyo ndiye Civil society ya pa Malawi. Tipange chisankho ayi koma chakuticho, tisapange chisanko ayinso nanga bwanji apa

kapolopodza Phiri
kapolopodza Phiri
8 years ago
Reply to  be humane

hoo kama ndiye zilipo zakuda mutu. nanga lero ati chiyani? a chairperson saisankhidwa? Linda madzi apite ndiye nkumati ndadala Nthawi zopnse kuliona boma lolephera basi osapeleka nzeru yokonza kapena kulongosola kwa zinthu , matumbuka inu mumandinyansa zedi
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