ACT-Wazalendo’s Mpina cleared to run, declines INEC’s campaign car

Chairman of the INEC Jacobs Mwambengele hands over nomination forms to ACT Wazalendo's presidential candidate for the United Republic of Tanzania Luhaga Mpina nad his running-mate Fatma Ferej

What you need to know:

  • But it was the party’s refusal to accept the official campaign vehicle that drew attention at the ceremony.
  • INEC Chairman, Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, told the gathering that each of the 18 presidential candidates would be allocated a new Toyota Land Cruiser GX VXR, complete with a driver, to ensure fairness during campaigns.