Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s High Court has scheduled a pivotal hearing for Monday, September 29, 2025, to determine whether opposition figure Luhaga Mpina can
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Luhaga Mpina removed from presidential ballot just two days after being formally nominated following High Court ruling that declared his initial disqualification unconstitutional
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ZEC to provide each candidate with a campaign vehicle, driver, and security guard, while covering all fuel and maintenance costs.
The court affirmed INEC’s independence, ruling it was not bound by the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision to reject Mpina’s nomination.
The disqualification followed a ruling by the Registrar of Political Parties, which found that ACT Wazalendo had violated its own internal rules in nominating Mpina.
Tanzania’s 2025 election campaign proceeds amid a government crackdown on opposition that analysts say undermines electoral competition.
Hadi kufikia tarehe 31 Agosti 2025, Tume ilipokea jumla ya rufaa 33, ambapo rufaa 13 zimefanyiwa maamuzi. Kati ya hizo, rufaa 8 zilihusu nafasi za ubunge na rufaa 5 zilihusu nafasi za udiwani.
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