By Rahim Abdul
One of the executive members of Citizens for Credible Elections, Edward Kambanje has been following the developments surrounding the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) with great interest.
On Monday,the High Court of Malawi granted permission to several political parties, including the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and UTM Party, to apply for a judicial review against MEC.
The claimants are challenging MEC’s decisions related to the management of the September 16 elections, including its refusal to allow an audit of the electoral process and its electronic management system.
Speaking with 247 Malawi News,Kambanje, who had initially requested that MEC allow an independent audit, believes that transparency is crucial in building trust in the electoral process.
“I firmly believe that transparency is key to building trust in our electoral processes,” he says.
Now that the court has granted permission for a judicial review, Kambanje sees this as a positive step towards ensuring the credibility and fairness of the elections.
The judicial review offers an opportunity for an objective examination of the electoral process, and Kambanje hopes that it will lead to meaningful reforms that benefit all Malawians.
“As someone who believes in accountability and democratic integrity, I fully support this legal process,” he says.
The court directing that the matter be expedited to ensure it is resolved before election day.
Kambanje remains optimistic that the judicial review will strengthen the electoral process and uphold the democratic principles that Malawi holds dear.
