The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF) has quashed calls made by some quarters that are calling for the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Anabel Mtalimanja describing it as factually misguided and detrimental to the integrity of the electoral process.
A governance expert has expressed concern over a possible rise in null and void votes, electoral violence, and voter apathy in the upcoming September elections, citing limited civic and voter education activities on the ground due to funding shortfalls.
A Ukrainian- American political scientist Peter Zalmayev has urged Malawians to embrace peace ahead of the September 16, general elections.
Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda has urged Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioners to remain impartial in the execution of their duties to uphold the integrity of the upcoming elections scheduled for 16 September.
Political experts believe there is still potential for electoral alliances to emerge ahead of September 16 elections, even though several candidates have already collected presidential nomination papers indicating they will go alone in the poll.
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