After fruitful voter registration campaigns in several constituencies in Mulanje and Phalombe districts, PDP President Dr Kondwani Nankhumwa is today in Chiradzulu on the same mission.

The first phase of voter registration exercise by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will commence on October 21 and end on November 3, 2024, in various selected districts in the country.

Meanwhile, Dr Nankhumwa is touring all those seven districts in the Southern Region where the first phase of voter registration will take place.

On Tuesday, Dr Nankhumwa will be back in Mulanje before invading Neno on Wednesday.

Speaking during a previous sensitisation campaigns in Mulanje and Phalombe, Dr Nankhumwa called on all Malawians to register in large numbers for the upcoming 2025 elections.

Nankhumwa, who is also MP for Mulanje Central, observed that voter registration is a critical process that enables eligible citizens to participate in elections. He said the phased voter registration process is an entirely fresh exercise and that every citizen who has attained the legal voting age of 18 must go and register using their National ID cards.

“Voting is a fundamental civic duty. It allows individuals to express their opinions on governance and influence decision-making processes at various levels. By registering to vote, you will be fulfilling your responsibility to engage in democratic processes.

“Let me request religious, traditional and other political leaders to join me in encouraging voter registration. Your advocacy can help raise awareness about the importance of voting and motivate citizens to act,” said Nankhumwa.

After Southern Region, Dr Nankhumwa will storm Northern Region.