By Chisomo Kambandanga
Nkhata Bay, November 5, Mana: District Commissioner for Nkhata Bay, Rodgers Newa has urged voter registration supervisors in the district to execute their work within legal framework to ensure integrity and credibility of the electoral process.
Newa was speaking Tuesday at Nkhata Bay Boma during monitoring of voter registration supervisors’ training in readiness for Malawi Electoral Commission's (MEC's)second phase voter registration exercise which is scheduled to commence on November 9th, 2024.
" Let me commend you for taking up this noble course of serving your country. As you go out to various centres after this training, please discharge your duties within the law because your work is supported by legal framework to ensure that the interests of every Malawian of having free and fair elections are met at the end of the day,” Newa said.
Newa also emphasized the need for the supervisors to be impartial and represent the interest of all political parties while observing all necessary procedures as stipulated by MEC.
One of the trainee supervisors, Andrew Sidila said he that is set for the task ahead adding that the training has equipped the trainees with the necessary skills for their better performance throughout the exercise. We are ready to serve the public with excellence,” said Sidila.
Meanwhile, MEC has intensified interface meetings with traditional and faith leaders across the district informing them about the registration process and mobilize their people to register for the September 16, 2025 General Election.