
one of MCP aspirants from Zomba central receiving nomination fees
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost) – The leading opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Sunday announced that it will feature aspirants in all 193 constituencies across the country for the forthcoming May 21 tripartite elections.
MCP President Lazarus Chakwera told the unveiling dinner in Blantyre that the party will pay those that will not afford the nominations fees plus a starter-funds for campaign
The move is to check vote rigging as all constituencies will have the party’s representatives.
Chakwera said there is no reason for this elections the party fail to feature aspirants lawmakers and wards councilors.
“This time around no one will steal a vote from us for the reason that we don’t have representative. We will make sure that every vote counts”, assures Chakwera.
During the dinner, MCP Vice President Sidik Mia accepted to be Chakwera’s runningmate.
Chakwera and Mia are expected to present their presidential nomination papers this Monday morning at COMESA Hall in Blantyre.