Malawi: DPP Questions Chakwera Over Omission of Nominee in MEC Appointments

Malawi: DPP Questions Chakwera Over Omission of Nominee in MEC Appointments

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has penned President Lazarus Chakwera, demanding an explanation over the exclusion of one of its nominees in the latest appointments to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC).

Mary Navicha urges Ntchisi voters to back Peter Mutharika and Twammie Chimungu for development and equality

By Burnett Munthali The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Women’s Conference in Ntchisi East was marked by strong calls for unity and development as former Minister Mary Navicha urged residents to vote for Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika in the upcoming elections. Addressing a gathering of women, Navicha described Mutharika as a leader who is inclusive and free from regional bias. She emphasized that during his presidency, cabinet positions we…

DPP cries for one Mec Commissioner

By Mercy Matonga: The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has asked the government to explain why it did not appoint the party’s third nominee, Mackford Somanje, to the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec). According to a letter seen by The Daily Times and signed by the party’s secretary general Peter Mukhito, the law provides for the appointment of three process and ensuring transparency in line with democratic and legal standards,” the …

Patricia Kaliati Back in Court Over Alleged Plot Against President Chakwera

The case involving United Transformation Movement (UTM) Political Advisor, Patricia Kaliati, has resumed before Chief Resident Magistrate Rodrick Michongwe at the Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe. Kaliati is facing allegations of conspiracy to murder President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, with the alleged plot said to have occurred between March and June 2024. The State, led by prosecutor Levison Mangani, is currently presenting its third witness in the …

Electoral services staff risk not casting votes

Electoral services staff on duty on polling day risk not voting following the new law restricting people to vote where they registered or get transfer during voter verification period. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja said this on Monday during the launch of the campaign in Lilongwe that the commission will not issue any authorisation to any category of voters to vote where they did not register. Mtalimanja: Take …

DPP Questions Chakwera Over Omission of Nominee in MEC Appointments

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has penned President Lazarus Chakwera, demanding an explanation over the exclusion of one of its nominees in the latest appointments to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). In a strongly worded letter signed by DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhito, the party expresses concern that out of the three names it submitted […] The post DPP Questions Chakwera Over Omission of Nominee in MEC Appointments appeared f…