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Enhancing Voter Awareness and Inclusivity in Sanghar A significant voter education initiative was recently held in the district council of Sanghar, led by the district chairman, Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Khurasani. The event focused on educating the public about the importance of voting, the mechanics of the electoral process, and ensuring transparency throughout the election cycle. This effort aimed to empower citizens with knowledge that would enable them to make informed decisions during elections. During the program, Syed Riaz Hussain emphasized the collaboration between the Election Commission and NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) to provide ID card services in remote areas of the district. He reiterated the commitment to making identification cards more accessible, which is crucial for enabling individuals to participate in the democratic process by casting their votes. As part of this initiative, national identity cards will be issued through NADRA's van se...

Challenges and Delays in Enugu South By-Election The by-election for the Enugu South Urban Constituency, scheduled to take place on Saturday, faced significant challenges that prevented it from proceeding as planned. Despite a large number of voters gathering at Uwani Secondary School, the designated polling unit, no ballots were cast by 3:20 p.m., leading officials to close the site and pack up their materials. This failure came after INEC officials encountered difficulties in starting the voting process due to the absence of essential election materials, including result sheets. The situation quickly escalated into tension when a group of women staged protests, accusing politicians of interfering with the process. They demanded the disqualification of the Labour Party candidate, citing his criminal conviction. The Labour Party candidate was sentenced to seven years in prison in July 2024 by an Enugu South Magistrates’ Court presided over by E.D. Onwu. He was convicted in connectio...

The IEBC Faces Scrutiny Over New Election System Procurement The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has once again found itself in the spotlight, this time due to its decision to acquire a new election management system for the 2027 polls. The plan involves spending a staggering Sh7 billion on this project, which has sparked significant debate among political analysts, civil society groups, and the general public. Critics argue that the move highlights a pattern of inefficiency and lack of long-term planning within the commission. They question why the IEBC is investing such a large sum when it still has an existing inventory of equipment that was originally purchased for the 2017 elections. This equipment, known as Kiems kits, is now being described as obsolete by the commission. According to the IEBC, the current stock of Kiems kits no longer meets the necessary technological standards. The commission claims that these systems suffer from issues such as technol...

Political Shifts and New Energy in Tanzanian Presidential Race The political landscape of Tanzania has seen a notable transformation as the opposition party ACT-Wazalendo officially announced its presidential candidates, marking a pivotal moment in the upcoming elections. This announcement took place during the party’s special national congress held at the Mlimani City Conference Hall in Dar es Salaam. The event not only highlighted the party's strategic positioning but also signaled a shift in the dynamics of the electoral race. At the congress, former Kisesa MP Mr Luhaga Mpina was declared the party's candidate for the Union presidency, while ACT-Wazalendo national chairman and Zanzibar’s First Vice President, Mr Othman Masoud Othman, will contest for the Zanzibar presidency. This move represents a significant step in the opposition's strategy to challenge the ruling party's long-standing dominance. Strategic Moves by Major Parties Following similar steps taken by...