Eswatini minister urges voters to register in home chiefdoms
Public Service Minister Mabulala Maseko warned that voting elsewhere could lead to poor representation and service delivery.
Public Service Minister Mabulala Maseko urged emaSwati to register to vote in their home chiefdoms for community development. Maseko, who is also the Maphalaleni Member of Parliament, stated yesterday in Mbabane that electing unknown leaders could undermine community and national development. He warned against registering and voting in constituencies where people do not belong, as this could result in representatives not understanding local needs.
The minister spoke at the Ministry of Public Service offices where nearly 50 staff registered for the 2028 National Elections. This exercise is part of a nationwide initiative by the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) to strengthen the electoral system and encourage civic participation. Maseko commended the EBC for bringing registration services closer to public servants and reiterated the importance of voting in one's designated constituency.
Maseko demonstrated his message by registering at Maphalaleni, his home constituency, where he intends to continue voting. He stressed that participating truthfully ensures citizens elect leaders familiar with community challenges, which impacts development and essential service delivery. The minister said elections offer an opportunity for emaSwati to contribute to building their country by choosing capable leaders.
Why it mattersEmaSwati voters are directly affected by the minister's call to register in their home chiefdoms, as it influences who represents them and impacts service delivery.