How Elections Work

Go to the MFAAA platform and click "Register" in the navigation bar to begin your membership application.

Enter your full name, email address, and phone number. You will receive a one-time code (OTP) on your phone to verify your identity.

• Valid email address
• Valid phone number for OTP (any country)

Fill in your admission number, graduation year, region, and upload a clear profile photo. All required fields must be completed before submission.

• Admission number from MFA
• Graduation year
• Clear profile photo

Once all fields are complete, submit your profile. It will enter a review queue for the AEC to verify your alumni status.

The AEC verifies your details against official alumni records. This typically takes up to 2 working days. You do not need to do anything during this period.

You will receive an email confirming whether your profile has been approved or if any corrections are needed.

With an approved profile, you can access your member dashboard, register to vote in elections, and apply for leadership positions.

Only verified alumni can participate in elections. If you are not yet registered, complete the New Applicant journey first.

• Approved alumni profile

When the AEC opens voter registration for an active election, a "Register to Vote" button appears on the Elections page. Registration has a specific open and close date - do not miss the window.

Click the "Register to Vote" button on the Elections page. You are instantly added to the electoral roll for that election. Each election has its own voter roll.

After registering, a unique voter secret code is sent to your registered email address. This code is your ballot authentication - keep it safe and do not share it.

• Check your email (including spam folder)

Voting opens on a specific date and time set by the AEC. The Elections page shows the exact dates. A "Vote Now" button appears when voting is active.

On voting day, go to the Elections page and click "Vote Now" next to the election you are registered for.

You will be asked to enter the voter secret code from your email. This authenticates your ballot and ensures only registered voters can cast a vote.

• Voter secret code from email

Select your preferred candidate for each open position and submit your ballot. You can only vote once. Review your selections carefully before submitting.

You receive a vote confirmation on screen. Results are published by the AEC after the voting window closes.

Only verified alumni can apply for a position. Complete the New Applicant journey first if you have not already registered.

• Approved alumni profile

The AEC sets a nominations window for each election. When nominations are open, an "Apply for Position" button appears on the Elections page.

Select the specific role you wish to contest from the available positions listed by the AEC. Read the eligibility requirements for each position carefully.

Fill in your qualifications, a vision statement for the position, and upload a clear candidate photo. All required fields must be completed before submission.

• Clear candidate photo
• Vision statement
• Relevant qualifications

Submit your completed candidacy application. The AEC will review it within the nominations window. You will receive an email once a decision is made.

The AEC reviews all candidacy applications for completeness and eligibility. If additional information is needed, you will be contacted by email.

If approved, your candidate profile is published on the public candidates page. Registered voters can view your profile and vision statement.

Registered voters cast their ballots during the voting window. Results are published by the AEC once voting closes. Elected candidates are notified directly.