Africa-Press – Tanzania. TANZANIANS have been urged to vote peacefully tomorrow as the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reaffirms that the General Elections fully comply with the Constitution and the law of the land.
Speaking to reporters here today, the Attorney General, Mr Hamza Johari, said the country’s five-year leadership term has ended in accordance with the Constitution, making tomorrow’s election lawful and legitimate.
“The term of five years has ended as provided by the Constitution, and the election scheduled for tomorrow is therefore constitutional. All candidates for the presidency, parliamentary, and councillorship seats across the country were nominated in accordance with the law, thus this election is legitimate,” Mr Johari said.
He dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting that the election should be postponed, describing such statements as unconstitutional and misleading.
“Those proposing to delay the General Elections is essentially calling for a breach of the Constitution. Tanzanians should ignore such notions and instead turn out in large numbers to vote,” he added.
He explained that under the Constitution, a general election can only be postponed if the country is at war and the President deems it impossible to conduct the election. Even then, Parliament may extend the leadership term by a maximum of six months. He also noted that postponement is permissible in the event of the death or disqualification of candidates.
“Currently, none of these circumstances exists that could lead to the postponement of the election,” he emphasized.
Citing Section 129 of the Election Act, the Attorney General reminded the public that anyone using force, threats, or coercion to stop voters from exercising their rights commits a criminal offence of undue influence.
He warned that anyone planning protests, disrupting the election, or intimidating voters will face legal action.
“Anyone attempting to incite chaos or obstruct citizens from casting their votes will face the full force of the law,” he said.
He urged all eligible citizens to exercise their constitutional right by voting peacefully.
“Tomorrow, October 29, 2025, all Tanzanians aged 18 and above should go to polling stations nationwide to elect leaders who will steer the nation for the next five years,” he said.
He further clarified that no political party has been barred from participating in this year’s election.
“There are some claims on social media and international platforms suggesting that a party has been blocked from participating. This is not true. What we know is that the party voluntarily decided not to participate, and that is the truth,” he said.
The Attorney General also urged citizens to avoid spreading misinformation online, cautioning that many who circulate false claims from outside the country can still face legal consequences.
“Do not think that being outside Tanzania makes it impossible to be held accountable under the law,” he warned.
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