Following an elective full Council held in Lilongwe District Council which has 38 ward councilors and 19 constituencies, Councillor Sekelani Kansikili has retained his position as Lilongwe District Council Chairperson unopposed for another one-year term.
Councillor Witness Chadika has also retained his position as Council’s Vice Chairperson after securing 28 votes against 10 votes of his challenger Councillor Harry Machila.
Speaking after the elections Councillor Kansikili thanked his fellow councilors for entrusting him with another term, saying he is committed to continuing promoting development in the district.
Council Chairperson has called on councilors to maintain unity and strengthen their cooperation in implementing development initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of people in the District.
He added that collective efforts among councilors are important in ensuring effective service delivery and addressing the development needs of communities across the district.
The District Council elections were conducted by officials from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), with Her Worship Hagrah Chinkhumba, a Second Grade Magistrate at Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court, presiding over the process.
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