BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-As Tanzania prepares to go to the polls today Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has called on all political leaders and their supporters to respect the will of the people and act responsibly through the legal means provided by the laws of Tanzania.
In a statement issued on the eve of the polls, Mutharika expressed confidence in the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) deployed to Tanzania, led by Malawi’s former Speaker of Parliament, Richard Msowoya.
The mission aims to facilitate a peaceful, credible, and inclusive electoral process.
“Tanzania will maintain its reputation as a peaceful nation that upholds democratic principles and conducts peaceful elections,” Mutharika said, expressing SADC’s unwavering support for the country on election day and throughout the post-election period.
Mutharika also urged eligible Tanzanians to exercise their democratic right and vote in large numbers, contributing to the development and prosperity of their country.
The polls will see Tanzanians electing a President, members of Parliament, and Ward Councillors.
The SADC observer mission’s presence underscores the regional body’s commitment to promoting democracy, peace, and stability in the region.
With Mutharika’s call for peaceful elections, there is heightened expectation for a smooth and credible electoral process in Tanzania.
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