CCM’s presidential candidate and incumbent president of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, on Thursday continued her campaign tour of the Lake Zone regions, visiting Simiyu and Mara, where she reiterated that her party has consistently fulfilled the promises it has made to Tanzanians.
Speaking at Lamadi township in Simiyu Region before proceeding to Mara, President Samia expressed confidence as she sought re-election, stating that the ruling party had implemented its 2020–2025 election manifesto by about 97 percent. She highlighted key achievements in areas such as water access, infrastructure development, healthcare facilities, and road construction.
“We are coming with a new manifesto, and we are confident that, with God’s help, we will implement it just as we have successfully done with this one,” said Samia.
So far, the CCM flag bearer has held campaign rallies in more than 20 regions across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. At Lamadi, she emphasized that leadership requires experience, something she said CCM possesses in abundance.
During the same campaign trail, several CCM stalwarts underscored that the forthcoming October 29 elections would be conducted peacefully.
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In Musoma, CCM’s Vice Chairperson for Mainland Tanzania, Stephen Wasira, urged citizens to be cautious about the information they consume on social media, warning against misinformation aimed at undermining the electoral process.
“The election will be held on the 29th as planned,” Wasira told residents of Musoma. “Ignore the false claims circulating online. Saying there will be no election is a daydream. Don’t take everything on the internet seriously — some of it is like watching a Bollywood movie.”
Wasira, a veteran CCM leader who has served in government since the early 1970s under President Julius Nyerere, also addressed critics questioning CCM’s political competition. He maintains that Tanzania has 19 registered political parties, and 17 of them have fielded presidential candidates.
“We are competing with those who have chosen to be in the race,” he emphasized.
His remarks came amid criticism of the election process, following the protest by the main opposition party, CHADEMA, which has maintained a ‘No Reforms, No Election’ stance, demanding electoral system changes. Additionally, ACT-Wazalendo’s presidential candidate, Luhaga Mpina, a former CCM member seen as a potential challenger, was disqualified by INEC after objections were raised.
