By Staff Reporter
A fresh call has been made for the suspension of the ongoing Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) electoral process, with governance concerns taking centre stage ahead of the association’s elections.
In a public statement, Imran Jumbe urged candidates who have allegedly been barred from participating in the elections, together with other aspiring candidates and their running mates, to seek an urgent court injunction to stop the current electoral process.Jumbe sends warning with solemn hearts to Chakwera
According to Jumbe, the elections should not proceed under the supervision of the current Central Board and Board of Trustees. Instead, he argues that the courts should suspend the process until an independent interim leadership is appointed to manage the affairs of the association and organise what he describes as free, fair, transparent and credible elections.
Governance concerns
Jumbe based his appeal on a previous court judgment which, according to him, found that the Muslim Association had operated unlawfully for approximately 15 years.
He questioned the role of the Central Board and the Board of Trustees during that period, arguing that both institutions had a responsibility to safeguard the association’s governance.
“Where was the Central Board during those 15 years? Where was the Board of Trustees?” he asked in the statement.
He further questioned why the two governing bodies allegedly failed to prevent what he described as a prolonged period of unlawful administration.Jumbe Calls for Genuine Agricultural Empowerment: Moving Malawi From Poverty to Productivity
According to Jumbe, these issues have eroded confidence in the current leadership and raised concerns about the credibility of the electoral process.
Call for dissolution
Jumbe called for the immediate dissolution of both the Central Board and the Board of Trustees, arguing that they no longer command the confidence necessary to oversee the affairs of the association or supervise elections.
He proposed the establishment of an independent interim leadership tasked with restoring lawful governance, rebuilding trust among members and preparing for elections that are transparent, inclusive and acceptable to all stakeholders.Comrade Jumbe says he can’t support over taxation and EIS
He said such an arrangement would provide the Muslim Association with what he described as “a fresh beginning” while ensuring that future elections are conducted in accordance with the law and accepted by members.
Appeal for unity
Despite the governance concerns, Jumbe concluded his statement by calling for unity within the Muslim community.
He prayed for Allah to unite believers, guide them towards truth and justice, and grant wisdom, forgiveness and sincerity in resolving the challenges facing the association.
Awaiting response
As of publication, the Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) had not publicly responded to the concerns raised by Jumbe. It also remains unclear whether any legal action has been filed to halt the electoral process.
The developments come amid heightened interest in the association’s leadership elections, with members closely watching how the governance concerns and electoral disputes will be resolved.
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