Presidential candidate Thoko Banda urge voters to register en masse
By Alinafe Nyanda
Aspiring unbiased presidential candidate Thoko Aleke Banda has urged Malawians to register in massive numbers, to vote within the subsequent 12 monthsβs presidential election.
The plea comes as voter registration for 2025 General Election is in progress within the 12 districts. People are steadily visiting Malawi Electro Commission (MEC) registration centres to have their names added to the electoral roll.
Banda stated for the nation to appreciate its aspirations and guarantees, folks have to elect credible, focussed and dedicated management.
He indicated that he’s the one individual possessing all of the management qualities Malawi is in search of and is match to implement the structure in earnest.
βAll Malawians need to register itβs very important, because this is the time you have a voice and please encourage your friends as well as elders so that you are all part of this vote next year.β He suggested
However, he cautioned Malawians to by no means take the voter registration train calmly.
βItβs not just about registering. I know that over the next 10 months many politicians will come to you and tell you a lot of things. When it comes to voting, do so with your conscious. Ask yourself these simple questions; Have these candidates been in power before? Do they have reputation of corruption? Do they have a record of incompetence? If they have been in power before and your lives didnβt improve, donβt make a mistake of voting for them again,β Advised Banda
According to MEC, this 12 months registration is being carried out utilizing newly adopted Election Management Devices, with the primary section of voter registration interval operating from October 21 to November 3,2024.