Africa-Press – Tanzania. Minister for Agriculture Hussein Bashe has met all requirements and been nominated to contest the Nzega Urban parliamentary seat in Tabora Region.
Mr. Bashe, the outgoing MP for the constituency, is now cleared to begin campaigning on behalf of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), facing a sole opponent from ACT-Wazalendo, Mr Kebelelo Ezra Josiah.
Nzega Urban Constituency Returning Officer, Ms. Joyce Emmanuel, confirmed that only Mr Bashe and Mr Josiah fulfilled legal requirements and were nominated to contest the seat in the upcoming General Election for President, MPs, and Councilors, set for October 29.
“Six aspirants from six political parties collected nomination forms, but others either failed to meet the requirements or withdrew, leaving only Mr Bashe and Mr Josiah eligible,” she pointed out.
On his part, Assistant Returning Officer Mr Omary Mungi urged candidates to follow rules and guidelines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission, emphasizing adherence to the campaign timetable regarding dates, times, and venues to avoid conflict and uphold multiparty democracy.
Earlier, candidates submitted their nomination forms for Nzega Mjini Constituency, officially qualifying to enter the race. The campaign period runs from August 28 to October 28, 2025.
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