By Chisomo Kambandanga

Nkhata Bay, June 11, Mana: Political aspirants in Nkhata Bay have expressed satisfaction with Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) open briefing session on the nomination process for those contesting for the Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government Elections in the 2025 General Elections.

Speaking in an interview on Wednesday in the district, Dickens Tchuwa, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) aspiring Member of Parliament for Nkhata Bay Mpamba constituency said the meeting was informative and enlightening for the candidates.

"This meeting has created good awareness, as we have learned several things we didn't understand before.

"We are now well-informed candidates, ready to participate in this race with all the information at our disposal,’ he said.

Tchuwa highlighted that they have understood the eligibility of candidates, the nomination process, and the code of conduct before, during, and after the elections.

In her remarks, Mercy Limbani Kaunda, Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) aspiring Member of Parliament for Nkhata Bay West constituency, said the meeting was timely, considering the collection of nomination forms is in progress.

In his remarks, MEC’s District Elections Officer for Nkhata Bay, Peter Mukhula, said the meeting aimed to spread the message of the nomination process to all aspirants.

"We understand there are new candidates in politics, and it's proper that they hear the information from us and know what the commission expects from them.

 "We have successfully shared all required information, and we're sure we will move forward together,” he said.

Mukhula, therefore, emphasized that the commission expects the code of conduct to be adhered to during the process, ensuring there is no form of discrimination and allowing everyone to be heard.

The briefing is one of the ongoing activities in readiness for the general elections scheduled for September 16, 2025.