Stakeholders continue disputing plans for the country to have an increased number of constituencies.
This comes as the Malawi Electoral Commission has been meeting political parties for their input to have an increased number of parliamentary representation from 193 to 228.
Some of the political parties have since expressed various reservations including the rationale behind the increase based on regions.
But speaking to MIJ Online, Unandi Banda executive director for the National Elections Systems Trust said decision will likely pile more economic pressure on the country.
He has since asked MEC to take notice of various reservations that stakeholders are giving to avoid challenges that may come when the number of constituencies is increased.
Earlier last week, main opposition democratic progressive party DPP has described the increased number of constituencies to 193 as costly for the country.
This follows a meeting the Malawi electoral commission had with party leaders regarding the determination of constituencies for the 2025 elections.
In an interview with MIJ Online, Bright Msaka vice president for Dpp in the eastern region said the increased number means that the country will start paying 193 legislators which is unfortunate to a developing country like Malawi.
He further questioned the methodology that Mec used to come up with the increased constituencies without telling Malawians
However, chairperson of the commission Dr Chifundo Kachale said they will consider all views from political parties but they should know that they are carrying out the exercise in accordance with the law.
