Stakeholders oppose involvement of soldiers in polls

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Commander-in-Chief of armed forces, Samia Suluhu Hassan, shares a light moment with officers from the Tanzania People's Defence Force shortly after inaugurating the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Commanders' meeting for the year 2023, held at Lugalo in Dar es Salaam on January 22, 2024. PHOTO | COURTESY

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  • During the seventh meeting between the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and army commanders in Dar es Salaam on January 22, President Hassan said that since elections involved many parties with different intentions, it was only sensible for the military to remain vigilant