Tanzania, May 1 -- Dodoma. Retired Prime Minister (judge) Joseph Warioba has listed issues that, if addressed early, will enable many citizens to participate in elections to elect leaders and representatives in decision-making organs.

Judge Warioba made the statement on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at a conference and election of media stakeholders organized by the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) held in Dodoma.

He said there were many factors leading to citizens' boycotting elections, resulting in a low voter turnout, including the presence of appointment position within respective parties and the announcement of individuals who were not voted by citizens.

"In the past, district annual meetings were involved in selecting their candidates,...