Election administrators have been asked to be professional to achieve fair and credible election in the coming presidential poll.
This was stated during a training for Presiding Officers and Polling Stations Operations Officers on Saturday at Chiradzulu Secondary school.
Master Trainer, Ishmael Mtalika, said it is very crucial for the trainees to perform their tasks with high integrity in the forthcoming poll, to deliver results that will be accepted by all.
Mtalika noted that unlike in the previous election where massive irregularities were highlighted by the courts, it is very important that this time around, MEC staff should work diligently to avoid such mistakes.
“These trainees are the face of the Commission, therefore they have to strive to achieve a fair and credible election that is expected by many,” he said, adding tendencies of mixing business with pleasure will not be tolerated.
He further urged them to refrain from using tippex and misleading voters on their choice of candidate. On this note, he advised them to consult authorities if they have any queries.
On the other hand, Mtalika appealed to party monitors to take part in the whole voting and counting process, to achieve transparency and accountability.
One of the Presiding Officers, Alick Kabichi, said the training is an eye opener as it will assist them to perform professionally during the voting and counting process.
Malawians are expected to vote again for president on 23 June after the High Court in Lilongwe nullified the 2019 presidential election saying it had many irregularities.
