By Burnett Munthali
Member of Parliament for Nsanje Lalanje, Gladys Ganda, has expressed frustration over challenges faced by the National Registration Bureau (NRB) in facilitating voter registration in the Shire Valley and other areas. According to Ganda, some registration centers lack functional computers, which are either damaged or unavailable, hindering the process.
She also noted that some individuals who manage to register are being told to collect their cards after two weeks, further complicating the process for many residents.
Ganda, along with her party representatives, visited affected centers to assess the situation and engage with relevant officials. During the discussions, the officials assured them that the problems would be resolved within two days.
“We are closely monitoring the situation and expecting that all these issues will be fixed as promised. If not, we will take appropriate action,” Ganda warned.
Efforts to get comments from MEC Deputy Spokesperson Richard Mveriwa and NRB Chief Registrar Mphatso Sambo were unsuccessful, as they did not respond to calls for clarification on the matter.
The delays and inefficiencies have raised concerns among residents and stakeholders, as they could impact the smooth progression of the voter registration process. With the 2025 General Elections approaching, ensuring accessible and functional registration systems remains critical to guaranteeing citizens’ right to vote.
Ganda has called for urgent action to address these challenges, emphasizing that a failure to resolve the issues promptly could lead to further action from her and her team.
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