DAR ES SALAAM, June 11 -- FELLOW Tanzanians, it is that magical time again-election season! No, we do not mean the ‘tempting free T-shirts, sugar, or mysterious envelopes.

We mean the time when you, yes you, wield the most powerful tool in a democracy: your vote. Let us not beat around the baobab tree.

According to Article 5 of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, every Tanzanian aged 18 and above has the right and duty to vote.

It is not just a national right; it is practically a constitutional love letter to democracy. And like any good relationship, democracy thrives only when both sides show up.

Since our beloved nation attained independence in 1961, we have honoured a sacred tradition: general elections ever...