KILIMANJARO, Aug. 12 -- VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has directed the police force to forge close collaboration with all election stakeholders to ensure justice for all and prevent misunderstandings during the upcoming General Election.

Dr Mpango made the remarks yesterday while opening the Annual General Meeting of senior officers of the police force, currently underway in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region.

He underscored several priority areas for cooperation, including ensuring that campaign rallies are held only at authorised venues and within scheduled timeframes, preventing unauthorised demonstrations and safeguarding candidates and political party leaders regardless of their affiliation or ideology.

He also stressed the need to contr...