Over 200 monitors from the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), who played a crucial role in the initial phase of the voter registration exercise, have expressed their frustrations following a delayed disbursement of their allowances. This situation has raised significant concerns among the monitors, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet who hoped to receive their payment to carter for their family needs.
One monitor, who preferred to remain anonymous, voiced frustrations about the lack of communication from party officials regarding their outstanding payments. “We worked diligently during the voter registration process, and now we are left in uncertainty regarding our allowances,” the monitor stated. “With the current economic pressures, this delay is affecting us profoundly.”
In response to these concerns, Wellington Chiomba, the DPP district secretary for Dedza, confirmed that the issue has been escalated to the appropriate party officials. He assured monitors that the DPP is aware of their plight and is taking steps to resolve it.
Shadrick Namalomba, the DPP spokesperson, acknowledged the delay in payments but expressed optimism that the matter would be rectified soon. “We understand the urgency of this situation and are actively working on mechanisms to ensure timely disbursement of allowances to our monitors,” he said.
Namalomba also encouraged the monitors to take ownership of their contributions to the party, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation in overcoming these challenges.
