Africa-Press – Tanzania. KILIMANJARO Regional Commissioner, Nurdin Babu, has warned that the government will take stern action against individuals spreading false claims that the General Election will not be held this year.
He said perpetrators circulating such misinformation — particularly in rural areas — risk facing legal consequences, as their actions are aimed at discouraging citizens from voting.
“These individuals, particularly in rural areas, are spreading false information that the General Election will not take place this year. Worse, they are trying to convince people not to vote. These actions are harmful to our nation and we will take legal action against those responsible,” said Mr Babu at a special symposium held to pray for the nation at Mashujaa ground in Moshi District, Kilimanjaro over the weekend.
The Regional Commissioner also urged religious leaders in the region to cooperate with the government in encouraging citizens to participate in the upcoming General Election.
He called on people to exercise their legal right to vote in large numbers. Commenting on the symposium, Mr Babu commended the religious leaders for organising the event, noting that it would strengthen solidarity and peace among the people.
“Our country has enjoyed peace since independence and this has continued under all previous leaders. Even the incumbent President, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan is committed to ensuring that peace remains intact,” he said.
He added, “The priority of the sixth phase government is to maintain the peace that has existed in Tanzania for generations. Events like this symposium give us leaders the courage to do everything possible to ensure that peace continues to prevail.” During the event, Bishop Godfrey Mtui of the Tanzania Pentecostal Mission Church (TPMC) explained that the symposium’s goal was to pray for the nation, its leaders and its people.
“Peace is the foundation of all the good things we have done and continue to do in this country. Whenever we have the opportunity, we must return to God and pray for our nation,” he said.
The bishop also said that, apart from praying for the nation during this crucial period leading up to the election, the symposium prayed for Tanzanian families, students preparing for national examinations and the youth, who are the future of the country.
Bishop Mtui urged all Tanzanians to actively participate in the General Election scheduled for October 29th this year. “Let us not distance ourselves from this vital process.
Let us come out in large numbers, from the campaign period through to election day, to elect the leaders who will guide our nation and ensure that development continues,” he urged. In his address, Reverend Dr Elibariki Mlacha said that the symposium was a spiritual gathering aimed at praying for unity, love, humanity and tolerance, especially in the leadup to the general elections.
“Prayer is the most powerful tool we have to foster national unity and peace. This symposium seeks to pray for all these aspects so that our nation remains peaceful throughout the election period and beyond,” he said.
Among those attending the symposium were the Kilimanjaro Regional Administrative Secretary, Mr Kiseo Nzowa; Moshi District Commissioner, Godfrey Mnzava; Same District Commissioner, Kasilda Mgeni; and Rombo District Commissioner, Raymond Mwangwala.
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