Still K2m fees for presidential candidates, nominations in April for Malawi fresh election

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has maintained a K2 million nomination fee for all presidential aspirants who wish to take part in the fresh  presidential election slated for  July 2 2020.

This was revealed by MEC chairperson Jane Ansah s during the launch of elections calendar by the Commission which was held at Crossroads Hotel in Blantyre on Monday.

She said nomination papers are available for collection at MEC offices in Blantyre starting  and that the fee has to be deposited through the bank before presentation of nomination papers.

“The submission of the nomination papers will be on 23rd and 24th April. We believe this will give an ample time for contestants to certify the requirements for a successful nomination,” said Ansah.

Ansah disclosed that, due to time factor, the nomination process will be conducted while the voter registration process will be in progress.

“May I urge unregistered candidates to use it as an opportunity to register as a voter at any center that will be covered in the first phase which will commence on 4 April,” she said.

The electoral body has announced that the voter registration process will start from 4 April to 7 June with four phases of 14 days each.

“MEC shall register those that have turned 18 or will attain the voting age by 7 June 2020 or those who never registered during the 2019 tripartite elections and the three by-elections which were held after.

“All those who registered during the 2019 tripartite election and three by-elections need to go to their respective centers and confirm if their names appear in the register. Those that have changed residents should report to new centers to process transfers,” said Ansah.

The Commission advised the voters to register in good time as the registration period will not be extended.

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