Lilongwe District Council Chairperson Sekelani Kansikili has secured another term in office after being re-elected unopposed during an elective full council meeting held on Tuesday.
His retention signals continuity in the council’s leadership as it seeks to advance development initiatives across the district.
Kansikili’s vice-chairperson, Witness Chadika, also retained his position after defeating his challenger with 28 votes.
Speaking to the media Kansikili expressed gratitude to fellow councillors for renewing their confidence in his leadership, pledging to continue championing development programmes aimed at improving the lives of people in Lilongwe District.
He also urged councillors to maintain unity, strengthen cooperation and work collectively towards addressing the development needs of communities across the district.
Kansikili will lead a council comprising 38 ward councillors and representatives from 19 constituencies.
The elections were conducted by officials from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), with Second Grade Magistrate at Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court, Her Worship Hagrah Chinkhumba, presiding over the proceedings.
