The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has commended political parties for conducting peaceful campaign rallies and urged them to maintain the trend ahead of the September 16, 2025 general elections.
MEC Director of Media and Public Relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa, said the commission has so far received no reports of violence or cases of traditional leaders taking sides.
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“We commend political parties for conducting peaceful campaigns and encourage leaders to work with MEC in promoting peace and order as we prepare for the election,” he said.
Mwafulirwa said peaceful elections encourage voter turnout as people feel safe to travel to polling centres without fear of harassment, unlike in violent elections where voters may stay away.
Gender Coordinator for the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of Karonga Diocese, Janet Mhango, also hailed political parties for practicing mature politics.
She urged continued collaboration among MEC, security agencies, political parties and community leaders, alongside sustained civic education to remind voters and party supporters of their role in safeguarding peace.
“If these measures are sustained, we can go to the polls in a safe and fair environment for everyone,” she said.
Malawi is set to hold presidential, parliamentary and local government elections on September 16, 2025.
