Christian leaders in Mwanza Region have assured believers and citizens of continued peace and stability during the upcoming General Election scheduled for October 29th, emphasizing the importance of every individual exercising their right to vote.

Speaking at a meeting that brought together various Christian organizations today, Chairman of the Mwanza Council of Churches, Bishop Josephat Magumba, said he believes the election will conclude peacefully because the nation remains in God’s hands.

“When the Church is placed at the forefront, everything falls into place. We believe there will be no chaos. We will continue to pray and teach our people the importance of protecting our country, its resources, and its economy. It is our duty to safeguard peace, and therefore our believers should come out in large numbers to vote, as it is their right,” said Bishop Magumba.

On his part, Secretary General of the Mwanza Council of Churches, Reverend Lugayila Abel, said religious leaders hold great influence in society as many people listen to and trust them, making it their duty to promote peace and unity.

“When peace is lost, the cost of restoring it is very high — sometimes even impossible. True peace is built on justice, and it is everyone’s responsibility to preserve it at all costs. Through prayer, teaching, and awareness, we will continue to ensure the electoral process runs smoothly,” said Rev. Abel.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the CPCT Mwanza Region, Bishop Deo Mpinga, stressed that the duty of religious leaders is to pray for the nation, provide counsel, and uphold moral values to sustain peace, noting that Tanzania is blessed to be a ‘haven of peace.’

 “Recently, there have been many statements that could threaten peace in the country, but we are ready to protect that peace with all our strength,” said Bishop Mpinga.


Bishop Oscar Lema of the ELCT Eastern Lake Victoria Diocese emphasized the importance of educating citizens about politics and the power of the vote, warning that failure to participate could allow unprincipled leaders to take control.

“If good people do not take part in politics, immoral generations will. That would be disastrous. It is therefore vital to encourage believers to participate fully,” said Bishop Lema.


Bishop Joyce Mangu reminded that religious leaders are servants of God and are responsible for teaching obedience to authority and standing firm in God’s vision.

“We encourage our believers to stand for what is right, and after voting, to return home peacefully,” said Bishop Mangu.


Former Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Lazaro Nyalandu, cautioned that any form of unrest could destroy the nation’s economy and affect people’s livelihoods.

“If the country descends into chaos, no neighbor will come to lend us even salt. Investments will collapse, savings will disappear, and even the Church will lose its faithful. Religious leaders must take an active role in ensuring every eligible citizen goes out to vote,” said Nyalandu.


Speaking on behalf of the government, Mwanza Regional Commissioner, Said Mtanda, pledged the government’s commitment to ensuring justice and security throughout the election period, urging citizens to perform their civic duties peacefully.

“God emphasizes love. We must be careful with our words because once spoken, they cannot be taken back. Leaders’ statements carry great weight, so they should promote unity. Let us remain patient and tolerant,” said Mtanda.