Omar Ali Shehe
Omar Ali Shehe is the Deputy Secretary-General of ACT-Wazalendo, a political party in Zanzibar. He recently made headlines for announcing voter registration statistics during a critical period leading up to the October elections, which drew significant criticism from the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). Shehe's actions were labeled as interference with the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC)'s operations, prompting accusations of creating confusion and unrest among the public.
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Deputy Secretary General for Zanzibar Omar Ali Shehe mentioned that the party remains stable despite recent challenges.
Zanzibar to hear outcomes of CCM–ACT talks soon, says Othman
Tanzania· 2026-02-11
Omar Ali Shehe is the Deputy Secretary General for Zanzibar of ACT-Wazalendo.
ACT-Wazalendo banks on ‘OMO teams’ to win Z’bar presidencyTanzania· 2025-10-22
Omar Ali Shehe is the Deputy Secretary General for Zanzibar.
ACT-Wazalendo calls for mass turnout in advance votingTanzania· 2025-09-05
Omar Ali Shehe is the deputy secretary general of ACT-Wazalendo Zanzibar who introduced constituency candidates and assured supporters of the party’s readiness.
ACT-Wazalendo introduces Zanzibar election candidates in PembaTanzania· 2025-09-03According to the party’s Deputy Secretary General for Zanzibar, Mr Omar Ali Shehe, a total of 606 members have collected nomination forms to contest various elective positions.
ACT-Wazalendo declares 2025 a turning point in Zanzibar’s politicsTanzania· 2025-07-24According to the party’s Deputy Secretary General for Zanzibar, Mr Omar Ali Shehe, a total of 606 members have collected nomination forms to contest various elective positions.
ACT-Wazalendo declares 2025 a turning point in Zanzibar’s politicsTanzania· 2025-07-24Mr. Omar Ali Shehe called on the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) to ensure equal rights in the voter registration process.
ACT-Wazalendo to contest 2025 elections, pledges reforms pushTanzania· 2025-06-03
Omar Ali Shehe said the Mbuzini rally marked the conclusion of a mobilisation tour covering all four party regions in Pemba.
Othman Masoud urges citizens to use ballot box as a tool for changeTanzania· 2025-05-01
Omar Ali Shehe is misusing the political freedoms and democracy we have in Zanzibar.
Mbeto: ACT-Wazalendo should not interfere with ZEC’s operationsTanzania· 2025-03-21