Election chief Mahmood Yakubu said the decision was made following a “careful review” of the election “operational plan”, adding that there was a “determination to conduct free, fair and credible elections”.
Mkuu wa uchaguzi Mahmood Yakubu alisema uamuzi huo ulifanywa kufuatia "mapitio ya makini" ya "mpango wa uendeshaji" wa uchaguzi huo, akiongeza kuwa kuna "azimio la kufanya uchaguzi huru, wa haki na wa kuaminika".