Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has reaffirmed its stand that all matters relating to the nomination of presidential candidates were handled with utmost thoroughness, fairness and in full compliance with the law and the necessary requirements for one to be duly nominated.
In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana), MEC Public Relations Officer, Sangwani Mwafulirwa said the commission carefully considered all relevant documentation and information before making its determination.
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“As decorum and professional standards demand, the commission communicated its decision directly and privately to the candidate concerned,” said Mwafulirwa.
According to Mwafulirwa, MEC does not consider it appropriate to further publicise, debate or put in the media the contents of that communication.
“Doing so would undermine the integrity and confidentiality of the process. The candidate is free to release the communication to the public,” he said.
Mwafulirwa, however, emphasised that any candidate or party dissatisfied with the decision is at liberty to pursue the matter through the formal legal and administrative channels provided under Malawi’s electoral laws.
“The Commission remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that all electoral processes are conducted in a transparent, impartial and credible manner,” Mwafulirwa said.
Nationalist Patriotic Party President, Daniel Dube on Monday told journalists in Lilongwe that he was still waiting for MEC’s final response regarding his candidature.
“We are still waiting for the MEC’s final decision on our candidature. Our party remains committed to fighting for the salvation of Malawi,” said Dube.
Currently, 17 presidential aspirants have since been approved by MEC to contest in the September 16 elections.
