DEST advised to avoid electoral malpractices

DEST advised to avoid electoral malpractices

By Memory Chatonda

Blantyre, July 18, Mana: Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has advised District Election Supervisory Team (DEST) for Blantyre District Council to ensure that no electoral staff was engaged in electoral malpractices that could undermine credibility of Chilaweni Ward by-elections slated for July 23,2024 in Blantyre.

Briefing the DEST on polling procedures and results management on Thursday in Blantyre, Acting Regional Elections Manager, George Kaminga said electoral staffs were supposed to be impartial where discharging electoral duties.
“There will be constant and intense monitoring and supervision by the commission and therefore if any staff is found engaging in the malpractices, the commission will not hesitate to part ways with him or her.

“Similarly, as the one having overall responsibility at the council level to oversee the electoral process, you need to supervise your staff to ensure that they discharge their duties in line with MEC core values,” he added.

Kaminga commended DEST for always supporting MEC to achieve its mission of delivering credible elections that are free, fair, transparent, inclusive, and efficient in line with democratic values.

Speaking on behalf of the DEST Chairperson, Director of Administration for Blantyre District Council, Redgson Mkolombwe hailed MEC for briefing the DEST members on polling procedures and results management ahead of the Chilaweni by-elections.

He encouraged DEST members to be available in all activities to ensure credible elections according to the laws.