Civic polls: Uproar over mass disqualifications, government speaks out

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The Permanent Secretary in the President’s Office (Regional Administration and Local Governments—PO-RALG), Mr Adolf Ndunguru. Photo | Courtesy 

Dar es Salaam. The disqualification of candidates by election authorities as part of preparations for the upcoming local government elections is a growing concern across various political parties.

But in a swift rejoinder, the Permanent Secretary in the President’s Office (Regional Administration and Local Governments—PO-RALG), Mr Adolf Ndunguru said that if offices are closed, the challenge should be resolved within the election system, with answers provided.