NICE Trust Advocates for Informed Voting in Balaka District General Elections

The NICE Trust has urged Balaka district voters to engage in the electoral process by voting for leaders who focus on community welfare. Henry Zekeria emphasized the constitutional right to vote and the importance of selecting candidates based on effective campaign issues. The community head supported the initiative, as recent voter registration statistics indicated increased participation in the electoral system.

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust has encouraged voters in Balaka district to engage fully in the upcoming electoral process and make informed choices in the forthcoming General Elections scheduled for September 16. During a meeting in Lemu village, Henry Zekeria, the program manager for Balaka District, highlighted the importance of voting for leaders who prioritize the community’s welfare.

Zekeria underscored that voting is a constitutional right for all Malawians, urging citizens to ensure their voices are heard. He also admonished voters to select candidates based on issue-based campaigns to promote accountability and responsibility among politicians.

Furthermore, he reminded attendees that the Political Party Act prohibits bribery, advising voters to accept hand-outs but prioritize solutions to community challenges in their voting decisions. Group village head Lemu expressed gratitude to NICE Trust for their initiative and committed to spreading the message of civic participation among his constituents.

He emphasized the need to engage eligible voters, aiming to elect leaders committed to addressing the community’s pressing issues. The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) recently completed a voter transfer initiative in Balaka, with preliminary statistics reporting 169,829 registered voters since the exercise began. NICE Trust is executing the “Boma Lathu” Programme in the district, funded by the European Union (EU), which seeks to enhance accountability among local leaders.

In summary, the NICE Trust has launched an awareness campaign in Balaka district, calling on citizens to actively participate in the electoral process. The campaign emphasizes the importance of voting for leaders with strong issue-based policies while rejecting political hand-outs. Community leaders are also committed to educating their constituents on the significance of exercising their voting rights in the upcoming elections.

Original Source: malawi24.com