DODOMA, Aug. 5 -- WITH just months remaining before the 2025 General Election, opposition parties across the country are in overdrive as they race to meet the timelines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The schedules require parties to complete internal vetting and nominate candidates ahead of the collection of nomination forms, with campaigns set to begin on August 28 for Mainland Tanzania and August 27 for Zanzibar, leading up to voting on October 29.

In an exclusive interview with the ‘Daily News, several opposition parties expressed confidence in their ability to meet the deadlines, outlining detailed preparations that range from intra-party elections to campaign strategy alignment.

The Civic United...