The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) spokesperson Father Peter Mulomole has condemned the violent protests to force Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah to resign calling for calm and patience among Malawians as they wait for the outcome of the court case on the disputed elections. Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM are disputing results […]
Quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) says only the 50+1 electoral system is a solution to the current political impasse. PAC spokesperson Father Peter Mulomole says the 50+1 electoral system is critical for the country’s fragile democracy and other electoral reforms. Presidential race results in the May 21 Tripartite Elections have revived debate on […]
Veteran firebrand politician Brown Mpinganjira has accused the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a quasi-religious body formed in 1992 during the country’s political transition from one-party to multiparty democracy, of being anti-President Peter Mutharika and his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration. Mpinganjira made the accusation in televised interview with Times TV when he quashed PAC for discrediting […]
Quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has fully endorsed Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) June 20 organised peaceful protests to force Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah and other commissioners to resign. The civil rights organisations, under the banner, HRDC wantAnsah to quit her position at the pollster over her handling of the […]
Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a quasi-religious body formed in 1992 during the country’s political transition from one-party to multiparty democracy, has backed Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM Party decision to challenge the May 21 Tripartite Elections results in court, saying this was in line with peace agreement the two parties signed. PAC chairperson Very […]
Quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has made a stinging attack on Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for its failure to manage the May 21 poll results, saying the outcome lacks credibility. PAC chairman Reverend Felix Chingota said the organization had tried to seek an audience with MEC prior to the announcement of the results […]
Quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has told losing political parties to use right procedures when making queries on the poll results. PAC chairman Felix Chingota has since called upon all Malawians to uphold the prevailing peace and calm. “We are monitoring the situation. We want the Malawi Electoral Commission to resolve all grievances […]
UN and a quasi-religious organization have hailed Malawi for the peaceful poll process since Malawians cast their vote on Tuesday. UNDP resident representative in Malawi, Maria Torres, said there had been no major hiccups since the voting on Tuesday. “There has been no significant disturbances,” she said. She said it was impressive that Malawians have […]
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Jane Ansah on Saturday hailed the presidential candidates for their commitment to ensure that there should be no violence during the polls and hailed those who attended prayers for peace and peace declaration signing which Public Affairs Committee (PAC) organised in Lilongwe ahead of the May 21 elections. Those […]
President Peter Mutharika will Saturday not attend national prayers organised by quasi-religious body Public Affairs Committee (PAC), where he was invited and confirmed he would attend, but will instead be on a campaign trail in the northern region. Presidential spokesperson, Mgeme Kalirani, confirmed that the Head of State would not attend. “He will be in […]
Quasi-religious organization, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has organized national peace prayers this Saturday which will see President Peter Mutharika and his estranged Vice-President Saulos Chilima, political allies-turned-foes, are set to meet face-to-face as other sworn political arch-rivals will be sharing the same prayer for the sake of Malawi before the watershed May 21 2019 […]
Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has expressed concerned over growing levels of confidence among presidential candidates saying such may cause post-election violence as some may fail to accept defeat. PAC Chairperson Rev. Dr Felix Chingota expressed this on Wednesday during the start of a two day interfaith conference on 2019 electoral process at Mount Soche Hotel […]
Quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has sternly warned religious leaders against endorsing political candidates in the forthcoming election, saying this is a recipe for anarchy. Spokesperson for PAC Father Peter Mulomole has said this following a flooding of endorsements from religious leaders who tell their flock to vote for a particular presidential candidate. […]
Public Affairs Committee (PAC) will be meeting all eight presidential candidates in the May 21 2019 Tripartite Elections individually to sign an agreement to maintain peace and abide by the outcome of the vote. PAC chairperson the Reverend Felix Chingota said the move is one of the activities the quasi-religious body will engage in prior […]
Quasi religiously body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has thrown its weight behind the March 27 peaceful demonstrations organised by some civil society organisations. The civil society organisations activists have organised the protests to press the government against poor governance, rise in corruption and the abduction and killings of persons with albinism. HRDC chairperson Timothy […]
Ntchisi District Council officials on Thursday appeared before Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament to explain audit queries raised in the Auditor General’s report for the years ended June 30, 2013 and 2014. The audit findings indicated that the council failed to produce payment vouchers and other supporting documents for money amounting to about K92 […]
Quasi-religious governance watchdog, Public Affairs Committee (PAC), has failed to meet Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera because he has gone outside the country. PAC is dating political party leaders to preach them the need for a peaceful May 21 election as well as invite them for a peace service of worship. The chairman […]
President Peter Mutharika is meeting officials from quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) to discuss and find solutions to the rising political tension and violence ahead of the 2019 tripartite elections. Executive director of PAC Robert Phiri said the PAC officials will also invite Mutharika to participate in national prayers for peace. “PAC wants […]