Tanzania’s Chief Justice (CJ) Mohammed Chande Othman says the
judiciary is prepared to handle all cases that may arise from unsatisfactory results
in the upcoming general election.
Othman said the law provides all cases arising after the general
election should be handled within one year.
Meanwhile Tanzania's ruling party is gearing up to select its
candidate ahead of presidential elections, with the winner expected to take the
east African country's top job after polls in October.
With a weak and fractured opposition, and President Jakaya Kikwete
stepping down after completing his second and final term, competition is stiff
with 38 candidates vying to secure the party ticket of the ruling Chama Cha
Mapinduzi (CCM), which has been in power since independence in 1964.
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| Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete (seen above) is in his last term |
Top CCM party officials will select three candidates for party members
vote on and then make their final choice on July 12 and 13.
The party will also select its candidate to run for president of
Zanzibar, with incumbent Ali Mohamed Shein hoping to secure his second and
final five-year term.