MEC cautions parties on Covid-19 compliance

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MEC cautions parties on Covid-19 compliance

Malawi Electoral Commission has urged political parties to strictly observe covid-19 preventive protocols during the campaign period ahead of the June 29 by-elections. MEC Commissioner Jean Mathanga made the call at Mdeka Teachers Development Centre(TDC) in Blantyre during the launch of the June 2021 by-elections. Mathanga said it is the role of political parties and […]

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