Othman Masoud Othman
Othman Masoud Othman is a Tanzanian politician who currently serves as the First Vice President of Zanzibar, a position he assumed following the death of Seif Sharif Hamad. Othman has been active in Tanzanian politics, particularly in Zanzibar, and is recognized for his efforts to continue the political legacy of Maalim Seif while addressing the challenges facing the region in the lead-up to the 2025 general elections.
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Othman Masoud Othman reflects on his five years in politics as the First Vice President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.
Zanzibar’s Othman reflects on five years in politics: Gains and challenges
Tanzania· 2026-03-04
Othman Masoud Othman is the National Chairman of ACT Wazalendo who acknowledged the ongoing dialogue.
Karume, Shein lead CCM–ACT talks to resolve Zanzibar political stalemateTanzania· 2026-02-21
Mr Othman Masoud Othman, the national chairman of ACT Wazalendo, discussed the party's negotiations with CCM regarding Zanzibar's Government of National Unity.
OMO: ACT’s entry into GNU hinges on outcome of talks with CCMTanzania· 2026-02-12
Mr Othman, a former First Vice President of Zanzibar, made remarks about ongoing political negotiations between CCM and ACT Wazalendo.
Zanzibar to hear outcomes of CCM–ACT talks soon, says OthmanTanzania· 2026-02-11
Othman Masoud Othman has reiterated that the Zanzibar Government of National Unity should serve as a vehicle for fostering unity, solidarity, and equality among citizens.
OMO: GNU should work for all, not the fewTanzania· 2025-12-17
Othman Masoud Othman secured 139,399 votes, equivalent to 23.22 percent.
CCM secures 16 Special Seats MPs in Zanzibar House, ACT Wazalendo gets 4Tanzania· 2025-11-05
ACT-Wazalendo’s presidential candidate, Othman Masoud Othman, conducted an extensive campaign with 77 rallies across Unguja and Pemba.
Inside the 43-day campaign trail of Zanzibar’s 11 presidential candidatesTanzania· 2025-10-28
Othman Masoud Othman is the First Vice President and a candidate in the presidential race.
Zanzibar kicks off early votingTanzania· 2025-10-28
Othman Masoud Othman has called on the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and state authorities to ensure a free, fair, and transparent election as the Isles head to the polls.
ACT’s Othman Masoud calls for credible Zanzibar polls as campaign season endsTanzania· 2025-10-27Othman Masoud Othman is the presidential candidate for the ACT-Wazalendo party in Zanzibar.
ACT-Wazalendo banks on ‘OMO teams’ to win Z’bar presidencyTanzania· 2025-10-22
Othman Masoud Othman has pledged to overhaul the government pension system if elected, promising to restore fairness, dignity, and respect for public servants.
ACT’s Othman Masoud vows pension system overhaul to protect retirees’ dignityTanzania· 2025-10-15Othman Masoud Othman has pledged to prioritise agriculture and fisheries if elected.
Othman pledges to revive agriculture and fisheriesTanzania· 2025-10-10
Othman Masoud Othman is the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo) presidential candidate for Zanzibar and the successor to the late Seif Sharif Hamad.
Othman promises to complete the democratic dreamTanzania· 2025-10-06
Othman Masoud Othman, popularly known as OMO, has pledged to transform the islands’ seafood industry into a formal sector with substantial economic impact.
Zanzibar presidential candidate, Othman, vows to formalise seafood sectorTanzania· 2025-09-29
Othman Masoud Othman is the First Vice President of Zanzibar who offered condolences to the family.
Former MP Abbas Mwinyi buried amid tributes to his humilityTanzania· 2025-09-27
First Vice President Othman Masoud Othman joined the leaders visiting the family of Abbas Mwinyi.
Fuoni MP Abbas Mwinyi buried amid tributes to his humilityTanzania· 2025-09-26Othman Masoud Othman is the ACT Wazalendo presidential candidate who promises to restore Zanzibar’s commercial status.
Othman Masoud pledges to restore Zanzibar’s commercial statusTanzania· 2025-09-21Othman Masoud Othman is the presidential candidate for ACT-Wazalendo.
ACT-Wazalendo pushes reform agenda in first week of campaigns in ZanzibarTanzania· 2025-09-20
Othman Masoud Othman is the opposition ACT-Wazalendo candidate for the Zanzibar presidency.
Don’t underestimate your readers’ intelligence by stating the obviousTanzania· 2025-09-19
Othman Masoud Othman has vowed to tackle long-standing challenges facing the people of Kojani Island, pledging to prioritize access to clean water and jobs if elected.
Othman Masoud braves the sea in a small boat to reach KojaniTanzania· 2025-09-17
Othman Masoud Othman has pledged to revolutionise the fisheries sector in Zanzibar.
Othman Masoud pledges fisheries reforms to empower Zanzibar’s fishermenTanzania· 2025-09-16
Othman Masoud Othman has pledged to deliver a New Constitution to ensure the Isles are truly governed by their people.
Othman pledges New Constitution to restore accountability in ZanzibarTanzania· 2025-09-13Othman Masoud Othman is the presidential candidate for ACT-Wazalendo.
CCM, ACT-Wazalendo kick off high-stakes Zanzibar campaignsTanzania· 2025-09-13Othman Masoud Othman is the Zanzibar presidential candidate for ACT Wazalendo.
ZEC verifies ACT-Wazalendo candidate’s sponsors, nomination set todayTanzania· 2025-09-11
Othman Masoud Othman is the ACT-Wazalendo national chairperson and Zanzibar First Vice President who called for lasting peace ahead of the elections.
Othman meets Police chief, calls for lasting peace ahead of Zanzibar electionsTanzania· 2025-09-06
Othman Masoud Othman has urged party members, supporters, and citizens to turn out in large numbers for advance voting scheduled for October 28.
ACT-Wazalendo calls for mass turnout in advance votingTanzania· 2025-09-05
Othman Masoud Othman is the ACT-Wazalendo presidential candidate for Zanzibar who is urging party leaders and supporters to remain united ahead of the elections.
ACT-Wazalendo introduces Zanzibar election candidates in PembaTanzania· 2025-09-03Othman Masoud Othman, Zanzibar’s First Vice President, emphasized the importance of lasting peace and political stability over mere political arrangements.
Othman: GNU not the goal, lasting peace isTanzania· 2025-08-27
Othman Masoud Othman is the national chairperson of ACT Wazalendo and is set to run for presidency in Zanzibar.
ACT Wazalendo to challenge registrar’s move to revoke Mpina’s presidential bidTanzania· 2025-08-26
Othman Masoud Othman is the ACT Wazalendo presidential candidate and Zanzibar’s First Vice President.
Othman Masoud to collect presidential nomination forms on SundayTanzania· 2025-08-26