Africa-Press – Tanzania. Early this morning, the presidential candidate for Zanzibar from the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, cast his vote at the Kariakoo Children’s Playground polling station in the Kwahani constituency. Arriving at around 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, he was accompanied by his wife, Mariam, and their three children.
Upon arriving at the polling station, Dr. Mwinyi joined the queue alongside other citizens eager to exercise their democratic right. After casting his ballot, he spoke briefly to the media, expressing his gratitude for being able to fulfill his constitutional duty and his delight at seeing a strong voter turnout. He commended the preparations made by the Electoral Commission, describing them as well-organized and professional.
Dr. Mwinyi took the opportunity to encourage those who had not yet voted to come out and participate in the election, emphasizing that every citizen’s voice matters in choosing leaders who will serve the nation for the next five years. He urged unity and participation as a sign of civic responsibility and collective progress.
He went on to praise the peaceful atmosphere that had characterized the entire election period, from the campaign season up to voting day, noting that there had been no signs of unrest or tension. Dr. Mwinyi expressed confidence that this calm will continue even after the announcement of results, highlighting the maturity of Zanzibar’s democratic process.
In closing, Dr. Mwinyi congratulated his 11 opponents for participating in the race, seeing their involvement as a positive indicator of growing democracy in the islands. His wife, Mariam, echoed his sentiments, calling on all citizens to embrace the spirit of unity and come out in large numbers to vote, stating that this was a day they had all been waiting for.
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