ZANZIBAR, Sept. 12 -- THE Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) has confirmed 11 presidential candidates out of 17 who collected nomination forms, having met the legal requirements under the Elections Act.

Announcing the decision at the commissions headquarters in Maisara, ZEC Chairperson Justice George Joseph Kazi said each approved candidate will receive a campaign vehicle, a driver and a security officer, with the commission covering fuel, maintenance and related costs throughout the campaign period.

“Our aim is to ensure all candidates operate in a free, fair and secure environment. Once the election concludes, the vehicles will be returned,” Justice Kazi said.

The cleared candidates are Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi (CCM), Mr Ot...