DAR ES SALAAM, June 9 -- The Director of Msama Promotions and veteran gospel music promoter, Alex Msama, has urged Tanzanians to refrain from turning houses of worship into political platforms, warning that such actions undermine respect for authority and distort religious values.

Speaking to journalists in Dar es Salaam today, June 8, 2025, Msama called on Tanzania citizens to exercise wisdom and self-restraint, especially as the country heads toward the general election. He emphasized that provocative remarks or political attacks on national leaders should have no place in religious gatherings.

“The worst, saddest, and most painful thing is when politics is dragged into our places of worship,” he said. “We should nev...