ZANZIBAR, Sept. 18 -- CCM presidential candidate, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, yesterday pledged to safeguard the countrys peace during and after the elections, urging Tanzanians to avoid unnecessary chaos that could disrupt order and unity.

Speaking at her first campaign rally in Zanzibar, President Samia appealed to citizens to remain calm throughout the campaign period, on election day and after the polls, stressing that no meaningful development can be achieved without peace and stability.

She made the remarks while addressing a rally at Kajengwa grounds in Makunduchi, Unguja South Region.

“Elections are neither war nor violence, they are simply a time for Tanzanians to choose the leaders they want,” she said.

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