By Jones Gadama
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja has embarked on a crucial mission to engage traditional and religious leaders from Traditional Authorities Kaledzera and Nyambalo in Phalombe District.
This meeting forms part of MEC’s ongoing stakeholder engagements in preparation for the September 16, 2025, General Elections.
The primary focus of the engagement is the forthcoming voter verification exercise, a critical component in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the electoral process.
Justice Mtalimanja’s meeting with the traditional leaders aims to sensitize them on the importance of voter verification and encourage their active participation in the process.
MEC’s engagement with traditional leaders is a strategic move to build trust and credibility in the electoral process.
By involving these leaders, the commission hopes to reach a wider audience and ensure that voters are well-informed about the electoral process.
This approach is consistent with MEC’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the election management body.
Justice Mtalimanja has pledged to hold free and credible elections, emphasizing her commitment to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.
Her vision for the 2025 elections aligns with the expectations of various stakeholders, including traditional leaders, who play a vital role in shaping the electoral landscape.
The voter verification exercise is a crucial step in ensuring the accuracy of the voter roll and preventing electoral irregularities.
MEC’s efforts to engage traditional leaders and other stakeholders will contribute significantly to the success of this exercise.
By verifying voter details, MEC aims to prevent instances of impersonation and multiple voting, thereby enhancing the credibility of the electoral process.
Through this engagement, MEC is empowering traditional leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to mobilize their communities and encourage voter participation.
By working together, MEC and traditional leaders can promote a culture of electoral integrity and responsibility, ultimately contributing to the development of a robust democratic process.
The meeting between Justice Mtalimanja and traditional leaders from Phalombe District marks a significant milestone in MEC’s preparations for the 2025 General Elections.
As the electoral commission continues to engage various stakeholders, its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process remains unwavering.
With the voter verification exercise on the horizon, Malawians can expect a credible and transparent electoral process, thanks to the efforts of MEC and its partners.
MEC’s engagement strategy involves sensitizing traditional leaders on the voter verification exercise and encouraging their participation.
The commission is committed to ensuring that the electoral process is free from irregularities and that voters are able to exercise their rights without fear or intimidation.
Traditional leaders play a vital role in shaping the electoral landscape and mobilizing their communities to participate in the electoral process.
By working together with MEC, they can promote a culture of electoral integrity and responsibility, ultimately contributing to the development of a robust democratic process.
The engagement between Justice Mtalimanja and traditional leaders is a significant step towards ensuring a credible and transparent electoral process.
With the voter verification exercise on the horizon, Malawians can expect a well-managed and peaceful election, thanks to the efforts of MEC and its partners.
