The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is on Wednesday scheduled to launch the by-elections slated for October 17, 2017.
This has been disclosed in a press statement made available to faceofmalawi reporter signed by Chief Elections Officer Harris Potani.
In the statement, MEC has invited all concerned parties to attend the launch.
“All political parties, aspiring candidates, Civil Society Organisations, faith and traditional leaders and members of the public are invited to attend these important meetings.
“During these meetings, MEC Commissioners will present the electoral calendar that will outline the timelines for the activities to be implemented in the run up to the by-elections. Stakeholders will also be given an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarifications on issues regarding the conduct of the by-elections,” reads in part the statement.
MEC will conduct by-elections in three constituencies, namely; Lilongwe Nsozi North, Lilongwe City South East, Nsanje District Council and the following wards; Mayani North Ward in Dedza, Mtsiliza Ward in Lilongwe and Ndirande Makata Ward in Blantyre.
