SENIOR Editors And Heads Of Major National Media Outlets Have Called On Tanzanians To Preserve Peace And Reject Any Actions Or Rhetoric That Could Incite Violence Or Unrest Ahead Of The October 29, 2025 General Election.
Speaking In Dar Es Salaam On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Leaders Representing More Than 20 Media Organizations Emphasized That Peace Remains The Cornerstone Of National Progress And Stability.
Reading A Joint Resolution On Behalf Of Her Colleagues, Joyce Mhavile, The Chief Executive Officer Of ITV And Radio One, Urged Citizens To Be Vigilant Against Inflammatory Speech Or Provocative Behavior, Stressing The Importance Of Unity And Calm During The Election Period.
“Let Us, As Tanzanians, Collectively Reject The Banquet Of Incitement — An Invitation To The Intoxication Of Collective Madness — That Could Tear Our Nation Apart, As Has Happened Elsewhere,” Mhavile Declared.
The Joint Statement Underscores The Media’s Commitment To Promoting Responsible Journalism And Fostering A Peaceful Democratic Process As The Nation Heads To The Polls.