BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is gearing up for the general elections in September this year by engaging community stakeholders in a voter verification exercise.

Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday in Mchinji,MEC Chairperson Justice Anabel Mtalimanja emphasized the importance of voter registration and community involvement in ensuring electoral transparency during a briefing in Mchinji.

She also warned against the spread of fake news, which can cause confusion among voters.

On his part,Traditional Authority(T/A) Pinda praised MEC’s inclusive approach, highlighting the commission’s efforts to involve various stakeholders in the electoral process.

To make verification easier, MEC has introduced an online system, allowing voters to check their registration status by dialing *2509# and entering their ID or registration certificate number.

The voter verification exercise is set to run from May 13 to May 31.