INEC calls for diligence before swearing-in of election agents

SHINYANGA: THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on election officials for this year’s General Elections to ensure they provide timely information to political parties regarding the procedures for the swearing-in of their agents.

The aim is to ensure that election preparations proceed in accordance with existing laws and guidelines.

This directive was issued today, July 21, 2025, by INEC Chairperson, Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, while opening a three-day training session for election officials held in Shinyanga Region. The training is part of the preparations for the upcoming general election, expected to be held in October, on a date that will be officially announced by the Commission.

“When it comes to swearing in election agents, give early notice to political parties in accordance with the law, regulations, and Commission directives. Also, ensure they are provided with a list of polling stations so they can properly organize their agents,” said Justice Mwambegele.

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He also reminded officials to ensure that all election materials provided by the Commission are verified, inspected, and distributed early to all polling stations. He emphasized that every polling station supervisor must have all necessary materials before election day.

Meanwhile, while opening a similar training session on Pemba Island, INEC Vice Chairperson, retired Justice Mbarouk Salim Mbarouk, urged election officials to carry out their duties in line with the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, as well as all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and instructions issued by the Commission.

These training sessions are ongoing across various regions of the country, aiming to build the capacity of election coordinators, supervisors, and assistant supervisors at the constituency level.

According to the Commission, the training is being conducted in two phases. The second phase includes the regions of Simiyu, Shinyanga, South Pemba, North Pemba, Mwanza, Mara, Dar es Salaam, Coast, Rukwa, Katavi, Manyara, Arusha, Songwe, and Mbeya.