The Evangelical Association of Malawi urged the Malawi Electoral Commission to expand civic and voter education to help citizens understand their responsibilities during elections. The appeal aims to reduce voter apathy and increase the number of valid ballots. EAM Advocacy Officer for Karonga District, Fumbanani Mwale, made the request on Monday at a stakeholder meeting on the electoral process review held in the district.
Mwale said confusion before the last elections affected public trust in the process. He explained that the commission’s effective handling of the polls later restored confidence. He added that weak civic education led to low voter participation and a higher number of void votes.
Karonga District Elections Officer Elias Nyirenda said the commission adopted a continuous electoral cycle program to provide voter education between elections. He noted that the effort aims to prepare citizens for the 2030 elections. The meeting, organized under EAM’s Church United for Peace, Justice, and Electoral Governance project, gathered representatives from civil society, the media, the police, youth, and faith-based groups in Karonga District.
Mwale said confusion before the last elections affected public trust in the process. He explained that the commission’s effective handling of the polls later restored confidence. He added that weak civic education led to low voter participation and a higher number of void votes.
Karonga District Elections Officer Elias Nyirenda said the commission adopted a continuous electoral cycle program to provide voter education between elections. He noted that the effort aims to prepare citizens for the 2030 elections. The meeting, organized under EAM’s Church United for Peace, Justice, and Electoral Governance project, gathered representatives from civil society, the media, the police, youth, and faith-based groups in Karonga District.
