Luhaga Mpina removed from presidential ballot just two days after being formally nominated following High Court ruling that declared his initial disqualification unconstitutional
In our briefing today: Tanzanian Court to Rule on Jurisdiction in Tundu Lissu Treason Trial on Sept. 15;
Luhaga Mpina: High Court Reinstates Opposition Presidential Candidate, Citing Unconstitutional Disqualification;
ZEC Clears 11 Candidates for 2025 Zanzibar Presidential Race;
Tragic Rorya Accident Claims Seven Lives, Highlighting Tanzania’s Ongoing Road Safety Crisis
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.
In our briefing:
Tanzania, Zimbabwe Pledge Stronger Economic Ties and United Front on Global Stage;
CHADEMA Youth Leader Arrest Sparks Abduction Fears – Police Clarify Detention;
General Election Campaigns: More Parties Launch Presidential Rallies Over the Weekend;
Op-Ed: Tanzania’s 2025 General Election: The Curtain Rises, But Where Is the Contest?
Democracies are strengthened not by the comfort of uncontested victories but by the fire of real opposition.
In our briefing today: CCM Begins the 2025 Campaign with ‘The President of Hard Times’ Narrative;
ACT Wazalendo Presidential Candidate: Tanzania Govt Has Five Days to Defend Disqualification ;
ZEC Releases Schedule for Collecting Presidential Nomination Forms for 2025 Zanzibar General Election.
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