By Elton Mhango, MEC Stringer
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is engaging traditional leaders from Mzimba District ahead of the voter’s verification and transfers exercise which is starting from 15th to 19th May in the district.
Among others, the chiefs are told to woo their subjects to go and verify their names in their nearest centres, and also seek transfers if needed.
MEC’s Northern Region Assistant Civic and Voter Education Officer, Stella Mwachande said the voter’s verification and transfers exercise is crucial for one to vote in the coming Presidential Election.
“Our message is clear, let all those who registered to vote during the 2019 Tripartite Elections go and verify their names and seek transfers now for them to vote again during the coming Fresh Presidential Election.
“We are not doing any new voters registration per the Court judgement, and we want you our local leaders to help us spread the messages.”
Mwachande then dared the chiefs to work hand in hand with Police officers to ensure security of MEC workers in all centres amid the blood suckers rumour in the district.
Group Village Head Magodi Nyirenda of Mzalangwe in the district said the chiefs will take a step by informing the people about the exercise.
The GVH also called upon MEC and other stakeholders to intensify civic education in rural areas about the Election.
