The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has approved all candidates that submitted nomination papers but papers to contest in the 30 March but papers for one candidate who is a minor were rejected.

This is according to MEC’s director of media and public relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa, who stated that all papers that were received on Monday, March 8 and were scrutinised and one candidate was found lacking.

“The commission found that this candidate was not 21 years old making him ineligible to take part in the race,” he said.

Mwafulirwa also appealed to candidates to uphold peace throughout this campaign period.

“We continue to appeal for peace in all areas where by elections will be held and all candidates signed the code of conduct which guides on how they should conduct their campaign,” he said.