Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has queried the decision of the government to rename the electoral commission.
A statement issued by government spokesperson Mobhare Matinyi said the National Electoral Commission (NEC) will officially be known as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from today in line with newly enacted electoral laws.
But Lissu in a post on X, urged the country’s judges and lawyers to help explain if the change of the name was legitimate or whether it was just political fraud by the ruling CCM party.
Critics argue that despite the rebranding, the commission remains susceptible to political influence from the ruling party especially ahead of next year’s general elections.
