UDP presidential candidate Cyrus Jirongo yesterday said it may not be possible to hold polls on August 8, after the High Court nullified the tender to print presidential ballot papers. A three-judge bench on Friday nullified the tender awarded to Dubai-based Al Ghurair company and directed the IEBC to reissue a fresh tender. Jirongo on Sunday said holding the presidential election on August 8 is not feasible if the law is followed and procurement procedures adhered to in issuing a fresh tender. Jirongo said the polls “could have to be postponed for 60 days”, since the process to issue a fresh tender for presidential ballot papers could take up to 30 days. The printing of the parliamentary and governor ballot papers is still on.

Source: The Star July 10, 2017 20:26 UTC