Tanzanian main rivals plead for huge turnout in decisive elections
A supporter of Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) holds a sign with the image of President John Magufuli during the official launch of the party's campaign for the October general election at Jamhuri stadium in Dodoma, August 29, 2020.
Fifteen candidates, including two women, are gunning for the presidency but eyes are fixed on incumbent John Pombe Magufuli and Tundu Lissu.
The constitution bars any legal challenge on presidential elections. It means presidential results announced by the National Electoral Commission are final.
Twenty nine million Tanzanians head to polling stations on Wednesday to extend or put a stop the reign of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Africa’s second longest ruling party.
Fifteen candidates, including two women, are gunning for the presidency but eyes are fixed on incumbent John Pombe Magufuli and Tundu Lissu.
