DAR ES SALAAM: THE Chairperson of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the violence that occurred during and after the General Election, retired Chief Justice Mohammed Chande Othman, has said that through the commission, Tanzanians should expect a thorough and transparent investigation that will provide answers to their questions.
He also promised to work closely with the victims of the violence.
Speaking today, December 1, 2025, in Dar es Salaam during a meeting with journalists and media editors, Justice Chande said the investigation will focus on areas in Mainland Tanzania that were most affected by the unrest.
The aim is to identify the nature of the incidents, their causes, the resulting impacts, and the measures taken to prevent and control the situation.
“We understand that the incidents did not only occur in Dar es Salaam; they happened in many regions and various districts.
The commission will visit all those areas. Incidents were reported in 14 districts, but we also need to learn from the districts that did not experience any problems to help us identify the root causes and long-term solutions that will enable us to continue living in peace,” said Justice Chande.
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He explained that the investigation will begin with interviewing victims of the violence, suspected perpetrators, political parties, civil society organizations, election supervisors, the Independent Electoral Commission, religious leaders, local government authorities, businesspeople, security organs, journalists, researchers, and private security officers.
Additionally, Justice Chande stated that the law governing the commission grants it the authority to summon anyone for questioning in order to obtain crucial information.
He therefore called on Tanzanians and all stakeholders to provide full cooperation to ensure the commission receives accurate and truthful information that will help complete the investigation.