By Durell Namasani
Independent Civil Society Organisations say they have observed with concern growing calls for the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (C. E. O) highlighting that this is not necessary.
Addressing a press conference in Blantyre, today, 12th November, 2024 the grouping is on the view that due to the process of appointment which was done by Judicial Service Commission (JSC), they believe all decisions made by MEC are well represented by all political parties.
On the other hand, concerns over Smartmatic voting machines are said to be baseless as the decision to allow MEC to go digital came from parliament and all stakeholders were involved in the processing of hiring Smartmatic.
The statement further said on the concerns over National Identity cards, they commend the judicial for upholding the use of national IDs.
“It is our appeal that NRB should work side by side with MEC to allow all those people without national ID to register and given a chance to vote,” the statement reads in part.
The grouping is therefore appealing to all Malawians to desist from hate speech and violence that may likely cause anarchy in beloved country Malawi.
“Our priority is with hope that MEC will uphold the principles of fairness and transparency in the electoral process to secure a credible and legitimate out of the forthcoming elections,” the statement concludes.
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