A group called Citizens for Credible Elections wants two election officials to quit their jobs. The group plans to march through Lilongwe next Thursday morning starting at 9:30. Protesters will walk from Bingu National Stadium to the election commission office at Chisankho House. They want Justice Anabell Mtalimanja and Andrew Mpesi to step down from their leadership roles. The activists say these officials refuse to let outside experts check the voting computer system.
Four well-known activists signed the official protest letter that went to district authorities. Edward Kambanje, Sylvester Namiwa, Zynab Hassan and Nyanyiwe Soko organized the demonstration plans. The group accuses election leaders of taking sides and blocking an independent review of voting technology. They worry about electronic voting machines from a company called Smartmatic that many people question. The organizers say citizens have the right to protest and only need to tell officials about their plans.
The march route goes through Area 18 interchange and Capital Hotel roundabout before reaching the final destination. Protesters will deliver a written demand asking for the resignations of both top election officials. The activists believe the current leaders have damaged public trust through their actions. They claim the refusal to allow system audits proves the officials cannot run fair elections. The group says forcing these resignations will help restore confidence among voters.
Four well-known activists signed the official protest letter that went to district authorities. Edward Kambanje, Sylvester Namiwa, Zynab Hassan and Nyanyiwe Soko organized the demonstration plans. The group accuses election leaders of taking sides and blocking an independent review of voting technology. They worry about electronic voting machines from a company called Smartmatic that many people question. The organizers say citizens have the right to protest and only need to tell officials about their plans.
The march route goes through Area 18 interchange and Capital Hotel roundabout before reaching the final destination. Protesters will deliver a written demand asking for the resignations of both top election officials. The activists believe the current leaders have damaged public trust through their actions. They claim the refusal to allow system audits proves the officials cannot run fair elections. The group says forcing these resignations will help restore confidence among voters.
