LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Monday, April 28, 2025 held a crucial meeting with President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, to present a comprehensive report on the country’s preparedness for the upcoming 16 September General Elections.

According to MEC Public Relations Officer Sangwani Mwafulirwa, the meeting was conducted in line with Section 6(1) of the Malawi Electoral Commission Act.

He says the Act guarantees the Commission’s independence while mandating it to report directly to the President for accountability on the fulfilment of its functions and powers.

During the meeting, the Commission provided an update on key electoral activities carried out to date.

These included the voter registration and transfer processes, the procurement status of sensitive and non-sensitive polling materials, and a roadmap for upcoming activities such as the inspection and verification of the voters’ register, nomination of candidates, and polling day preparations.

Mwafulirwa announced that the Commission has organized a National Elections Consultative Forum (NECOF) scheduled for Wednesday, 30 April, in Lilongwe.

The forum will bring together political parties and other electoral stakeholders to receive detailed updates on the Commission’s progress and the next phases of the electoral calendar.

The MEC reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the 2025 General Elections are conducted in a credible, transparent, and professional manner.