US EditionTanzania Opposition Presidential Candidate Banned From Running, Again
The Independent National Electoral Commission upheld the Attorney General's objection, disqualifying opposition candidate Mpina and leaving ACT-Wazalendo without a presidential nominee for the October election.
- Tanzania's electoral commission disqualified Luhaga Mpina, an opposition candidate, for the second time, reversing a previous approval just days before the election.
- This disqualification leaves President Samia Suluhu Hassan with no major opposition, as only minor party candidates will compete.
- The leading opposition party, CHADEMA, is out of the race after being disqualified for not signing the electoral code.
- Amnesty International noted a government crackdown, citing the detention of Tundu Lissu and abductions of critics as concerning signs before the election.
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Tanzania opposition candidate Luhaga Mpina barred for second time
Tanzania's electoral commission said it had disqualified opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina for the second time on Monday, reversing a decision made two days earlier approving his nomination.
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Tanzania opposition presidential candidate barred for second time
Tanzania's electoral commission said it had disqualified opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina for the second time on Monday, reversing a decision made two days earlier approving his nomination. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred - Zimbabwe News Now
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzania’s electoral commission said it had disqualified opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina for the second time on Monday, reversing a decision made two days earlier approving his nomination. The disqualification of Mpina, who leads the country’s second largest opposition party, leaves President Samia Suluhu Hassan a clear run at next month’s election, with only candidates from minor parties allowed to compe…
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