People across Malawi feel unhappy with how the Electoral Commission runs elections. Many citizens think MEC doesn't listen to their worries. Edward Kambanje asked if MEC understands public concerns about the electoral process. He noted widespread complaints about the commission's actions. These frustrations represent many Malawians who feel left out of important election matters.
When officials seem stubborn, citizens must use legal ways to speak up. Everyone should join peaceful advocacy through petitions, demonstrations, social media, radio shows, or public talks. Civil society groups need to watch MEC carefully, create reports about what they do, bring people together for discussions, and push for open processes. The law offers help as well - anyone upset with MEC can take them to court, just like during the successful 2020 case that canceled presidential results.
Malawians can also demand that Parliament change the laws about the MEC to make it work better. Participating in elections as voters helps stop cheating and keeps the process fair. Local leaders should help communities watch elections closely. Citizens must insist that the MEC holds regular public meetings. Foreign partners can highlight problems and support democratic standards. The people of Malawi guard their democracy through active, lawful efforts even when the path seems hard.
When officials seem stubborn, citizens must use legal ways to speak up. Everyone should join peaceful advocacy through petitions, demonstrations, social media, radio shows, or public talks. Civil society groups need to watch MEC carefully, create reports about what they do, bring people together for discussions, and push for open processes. The law offers help as well - anyone upset with MEC can take them to court, just like during the successful 2020 case that canceled presidential results.
Malawians can also demand that Parliament change the laws about the MEC to make it work better. Participating in elections as voters helps stop cheating and keeps the process fair. Local leaders should help communities watch elections closely. Citizens must insist that the MEC holds regular public meetings. Foreign partners can highlight problems and support democratic standards. The people of Malawi guard their democracy through active, lawful efforts even when the path seems hard.
