MEC calls polling staff to conduct by-elections professionally

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has called upon the polling staff to discharge their duties professionally during by-elections.

MEC Commissioner Dr Jean Mathanga said this during the training of the polling staff for the November 5 by election in Matenje Ward Kasungu district

The two-day training attracted polling staff and political party monitors

Speaking when officially opening the training Mathanga said the goal of the commission is to conduct credible elections hence the need to train the polling staff and monitors

“MEC has managed to meet all electoral stakeholders including political parties to strategize ahead of the polls,” Mathanga said

Matenje Ward has 15 760 registered voters expected to cast their vote