ZANZIBAR, Sept. 25 -- THE Zanzibar Chama Cha Mapinduzi(CCM presidential candidate, Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, has cut short his campaign tour in Pemba Island and returned to Unguja to attend the funeral of his brother, Captain Abbas Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who passed away today, September 25, 2025, in Zanzibar.

The late pilot, Abbas Ali Hassan Mwinyi, will be laid to rest tomorrow, Friday, September 26, 2025, at the family home in Mangapwani, North Unguja Region, shortly after Friday prayers, which will be held at Qaboos Mosque in Zanzibar.

Meanwhile, the ACT-Wazalendo party has suspended its public rally and other scheduled campaign events that were to take place today, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in mourning for Captain Abbas.

According to the...