ZANZIBAR, Sept. 30 -- CHAUMMA political party has urged people in Zanzibar to elect leaders with courage and patriotism, capable of standing up for citizens needs and driving meaningful change.

Speaking at the launch of CHAUMMAs parliamentary, representative and councillor campaigns in Tumbe, Micheweni District, the partys Deputy Secretary General in Zanzibar, Mohamed Masoud Rashid, told supporters that the era of electing leaders based on party loyalty or titles is over.

“Brothers and sisters of Tumbe, do not choose leaders who lack vision and only make noise in parliament without delivering results,” he said.

Rashid pledged that, if entrusted with leadership, Chaumas first priority would be to reduce food prices so every ...