Secretary-General Urges all Candidates, Political Parties, State Institutions

to Ensure ‘Peaceful and Inclusive’ Elections in Malawi

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General takes note of Malawi’s first tripartite elections, to be held on 20 May, and urges all candidates, political parties, and State institutions to ensure that the polls are peaceful and inclusive.  He appeals to the candidates, parties and State institutions to adhere to the Lilongwe Peace Declaration of 10 May to ensure that the elections are free from violence.

The Secretary-General is convinced that a successful process of presidential, parliamentary, and local council elections will be instrumental for the consolidation of democracy in Malawi.  The Secretary-General commends the work of the Malawi Electoral Commission and all national actors, as well as international partners, for their support to the electoral process.

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