Zanzibar's election authority confirmed on Tuesday that security personnel and election workers will cast ballots at 50 polling centers ahead of Wednesday's general election. Justice George Kazi told domestic and international monitors that ballot papers reached district offices for the early voting process permitted under electoral law.
The commission chairman instructed observers to maintain objectivity while monitoring polls without disrupting operations or voter rights. Section 105 of the 2018 Elections Act defines their responsibilities to work impartially while respecting Tanzanian and Zanzibari statutes.
Observers must protect ballot secrecy, avoid interfering with election procedures, and file written assessments with authorities. Kazi said their work builds public confidence that voting follows legal standards and transparency principles.
Officials designated tally centers at schools and halls across Unguja and Pemba islands. Observers receive credentials exclusively from the commission or through the Foreign Affairs Ministry, with preliminary reports due immediately after polls close and final assessments within 90 days of result announcements.
The commission chairman instructed observers to maintain objectivity while monitoring polls without disrupting operations or voter rights. Section 105 of the 2018 Elections Act defines their responsibilities to work impartially while respecting Tanzanian and Zanzibari statutes.
Observers must protect ballot secrecy, avoid interfering with election procedures, and file written assessments with authorities. Kazi said their work builds public confidence that voting follows legal standards and transparency principles.
Officials designated tally centers at schools and halls across Unguja and Pemba islands. Observers receive credentials exclusively from the commission or through the Foreign Affairs Ministry, with preliminary reports due immediately after polls close and final assessments within 90 days of result announcements.
