DEPUTY Prime Minister and Energy Minister, Dr Doto Biteko, has urged Tanzanians to come out in large numbers and register at voter registration centres for the forthcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for November 27, 2024.

Dr Biteko made the call here yesterday when speaking shortly after registering in the Voter Register at the Bulangwa Primary School Voter Registration Centre in Bukombe District, Geita Region.

“I sincerely thank you all for showing up in large numbers. Registering is a short process, and I trust you will finish on time so that you can continue with your activities,” said Dr Biteko.

Dr Biteko, who is also the Bukombe MP, emphasized, “This exercise starts today and will continue until October 20, 2024. Bulangwa residents, come out as the registrars are well-prepared, and we want to see a complete list of all people so that, when the time comes, you can vote.”

Geita Regional Commissioner, Martine Shigella, commended Dr Biteko for participating in the registration exercise and said that he had set a good example for the people of Bukombe. He urged citizens to use their constitutional right to participate in democratic elections.

“Let us continue encouraging citizens from every neighbourhood to register in the Voter Register, as adequate areas have been allocated to ensure all eligible citizens can take advantage of this opportunity,” said Shigella.

Lutengano Mwalyibwa, Bukombe District Council executive director stated that budget and infrastructure preparations for citizens to register had been completed, noting that Bukombe Constituency has 348 centers, and the expectation is to register 109,124 people.