Opposition parties in Malawi, including the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Alliance For Alliance (AFORD), United Democratic Front (UDF), UTM, and Economic Freedom Party (EFP), are gearing up for a national demonstration today, November 13, 2024, in Lilongwe.
The protest is aimed at pushing for the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Anabel Mtalimanja and Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi, whom they accuse of being biased towards the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
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Speaking in an interview with Our News Platform Mw, DPP publicist Shadric Namalomba, the opposition parties are also demanding the resignation of National Registration Bureau (NRB) Director Sambo, who allegedly disobeyed a court order on voter registration.
He said the demonstration is expected to start at 8 am at the Lilongwe Community Ground, proceeding to the Parliament building, and finally to the MEC offices, where the protesters plan to meet with MEC officials.