MWANZA, Oct. 22 -- IN the run-up to the October 29 General Election, the Mwanza regional government has called upon citizens to remain calm and dismiss fears over security and safety issues during the electoral process.

The appeal was made on Tuesday by Mwanza Regional Commissioner, Mr Said Mtanda, while addressing various religious leaders during a peace conference held in the city. Mr Mtanda assured that the government will continue to fulfill its responsibility of protecting citizens and their property before, during and after the election.

“Let us remain peaceful, come out in large numbers to vote without any fear and continue to have confidence that the government is doing its work,” he said.

For his part, Mwanza Regio...