By Wongani Mkandawire

Nkhotakota, June 12, Mana: Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday held an engagement briefing with aspiring political candidates for Nkhotakota district on nomination processes for the forthcoming general elections.

Nkhotakota District Commissioner, Ben Matengeni Tohno, opened the meeting by reading a letter from the Chairperson of the Commission, urging all aspiring candidates to cooperate and avoid conflicts as they are preparing for the elections.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) aspiring candidate for Nkhotakota Nkula Constituency, Skeffa Chimoto, described the meeting as crucial saying most of the questions they had have been answered accordingly.

He, therefore, said aspirants expect to kick-start their nomination processes with ease.

Chimoto added that it is their responsibility to ensure that their followers are disciplined and informed so that aspirants should not be disqualified for infringing some of the rules and regulations for the upcoming elections.

"It is painful for someone who has been carrying out activities to take part in the elections to be disqualified. So, it is our responsibility to make sure that our supporters adhere to all the guidelines set out by the relevant body conducting the election", said Chimoto.

MEC organized the meeting to equip all aspiring candidates for the nomination process on eligibility, electoral code of conduct and correct filling of nominations forms.