Tanzania's Registrar of Political Parties Calls for Peaceful Campaigning Ahead of 2025 General Election

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As Tanzania approaches its 2025 General Election, the Registrar of Political Parties, Justice Francis Mutungi, has urged leaders to conduct campaigns peacefully and avoid language or actions that could endanger national unity. Speaking at a training session in Dar es Salaam, Justice Mutungi emphasized the importance of promoting peace and national cohesion, highlighting that this is a legacy left by the country's founding fathers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Justice Francis Mutungi, Registrar of Political Parties, called on leaders to ensure peaceful campaigning in the 2025 General Election.
  • He emphasized the importance of upholding principles of peace and national cohesion during campaigns.
  • Mutungi urged leaders to avoid abusive language, insults, and incitement that could disrupt national peace and stability.
  • He reminded leaders that peace and unity are a legacy left by the country's founding fathers.
  • Justice Mutungi cautioned leaders against being swayed by misinformation on social media and other groups in society.
  • He emphasized the importance of holding a free and fair election, urging leaders to be frontline agents in making this a reality.

Statistics:

  • The 2025 General Election is approaching in Tanzania.
  • Justice Francis Mutungi is the Registrar of Political Parties.
  • The training session on the Election Expenses Act for national leaders of political parties was held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam on August 18, 2025.
  • Mutungi emphasized the importance of promoting peace and national cohesion in his address.

Sources:

  • Daily News, "DP announces priorities in the General Elections campaigns," no date mentioned.
  • Daily News, article titled "Registrar of Political Parties calls for peaceful campaigns," August 18, 2025.