Zanzibar’s main opposition party, ACT-Wazalendo, has strongly opposed a reported plan by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) to destroy all documents linked to the general election held on October 29, 2025, describing the move as unlawful and deeply concerning.
The party says the destruction of electoral records would undermine transparency and accountability in the electoral process, particularly at a time when questions remain about the conduct and outcome of the polls.
Speaking in an interview, ACT-Wazalendo Zanzibar Deputy Chairperson Ismail Jussa said the party views the proposed move as a violation of legal and democratic principles. He argued that electoral documents are critical public records that must be preserved to ensure the integrity of the electoral system and to allow for any necessary review, scrutiny or legal processes.
Jussa emphasised that the preservation of election materials is essential for public trust and warned that destroying them could erode confidence in the institutions responsible for overseeing elections in Zanzibar.
ACT-Wazalendo has called on the ZEC to immediately halt any plans to dispose of the documents and to act in accordance with the law and established electoral procedures.
The party maintains that safeguarding electoral records is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental requirement for strengthening democracy and ensuring credible elections in Zanzibar.
–ChannelAfrica–
