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Malawi's election watchdog struggles to enforce campaign handout ban ahead of by-elections, citing limited capacity and calls for public cooperation.
Malawi’s Registrar of Political Parties, Kizito Tenthani, says enforcing the ban on campaign handouts remains difficult despite legal prohibitions, stressing that public cooperation is vital for gathering court-admissible evidence.
Ahead of the March 17 by-elections, he noted only two complaints have been filed, both from Zomba, and emphasized his office lacks capacity for widespread monitoring.
He urged citizens, leaders, and political actors to help uphold electoral integrity, while civil society calls for stronger civic education.
Some candidates allege biased enforcement, with opposition figures accusing authorities of targeting them, while others say the rules clarify previously confusing aspects of the law.
El organismo de control electoral de Malawi lucha por hacer cumplir la prohibición de donaciones de campaña antes de las elecciones parciales, citando la capacidad limitada y los llamados a la cooperación pública.