By Staff Writer

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) continues conducting successful political debates in Mzuzu City aimed at enabling the electorate to make an informed choice on whom to vote for in the September 16 parliamentary, local government, and presidential elections.

Paul Nthambazale Nyirenda, one of the candidates vying for the Mzuzu City North parliamentary seat, commended NICE for hosting the debate, noting that it will greatly enhance voter education

“Apart from showcasing what we have to offer, these debates have also given us a chance to demonstrate the unity that is crucial for free, fair, and credible elections,” said Nyirenda.

Freenzy Mapanga from the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) in the city of Mzuzu praised the candidates who took part in the political debate, saying it gives voters a wide range of choices for the September 16 elections.

She further explained that candidates have a duty to educate citizens on key issues if Malawi is to successfully conduct free, fair, and credible elections.

“The polling stations will be open from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and every voter needs to take this seriously,” said Mapanga.

Conspicuously absent from the debate were the Malawi Congress Party candidate Mafumu Mkandawire and independent candidate Leonard Njikho, who could not be reached for comment on their absence