Africa-Press – Eswatini. King Mswati, the incoming Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community(SADC) Organ on Politics, Defense and Security(Troika) has called for peace during and after the highly anticipated Malawi elections to be held on Tuesday this week.
In an official statement released by SADC on Monday afternoon, the King first acknowledged that, Malawi has a long-standing tradition of peace and stability while expressing confidence that during and after the elections, Malawi will maintain it’s reputation as a peaceful Nation.
“I am confident that during and in the aftermath of these elections, Malawi will maintain its reputation as a peaceful nation that upholds democratic principles and conducts peaceful elections.To this end, SADC reaffirms its unwavering support for Malawi on election day and throughout the post-election period. Through the SEOM, SADC’s mission remains to facilitate a peaceful, credible, and inclusive electoral process. I call upon all Malawians who are eligible to vote to do so in their large numbers, exercising their democratic right and contributing to the development and prosperity of their country. I further urge all political leaders and their supporters to respect the will of the people, and to act responsibly through the legal means provided by the laws of Malawi”, said the King.
The incoming Troika Chairperson joined the people of the SADC region in wishing Malawians a successful and peaceful election.
“May these elections strengthen Malawi’s democracy, foster national unity and chart the path for Malawi’s prosperity”, reads the statement in part.
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