March 14, 2021 Temwa Mhone – MEC Stringer 1 Comment
Chiefs in Mulanje have been advised not to impose candidates on their subjects for the Chitakale Ward by-election slated for March 30 2021.
1. Mwafulirwa (standing) speaks to the chiefs during the meeting
Some of the chiefs during the meeting
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) director for media and public relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa, said this on Saturday during an orientation meeting with the chiefs at Lauderdale Primary School on their roles to contribute to a successful election process.
Said Mwafulirwa: “As leaders, you (chiefs) have to mobilise people to come out in large numbers to vote for the councillor of their choice. Give equal chances to the candidates to campaign in your areas. You may be at any political rally to highlight the importance of the election, but not imposing or campaigning for anyone.”
Chitsulo emerged winner in the primaries - pic by Hastings Jimani
Veteran politician Aaron Chitsulo has won the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) by-elections held on Friday in Chitakale ward in Mulanje South constituency as the party prepares for the ward’s by-elections slated for March 30, 2021.
Chitsulo won the polls after amassing 172 votes beating Richard Khembo and Bizwick Chidziwe who got 31 and 7 votes respectively.
Chitsulo who for several times failed the constituency’s parliamentary elections said he is optimistic this time around he will make it.
“I have won and I will win the polls this coming March 30, 2021. I am proud to be MCP candidate and the elections have been held fairly unlike how other political parties hold their primary elections where they impose candidates on people,” said Chitsulo.