Hamad accused some leaders in the Government of National Unity (GNU) and Chama Cha Mapiduzi (CCM) for causing the unrest during the September 16, 2012 by election in which CCM's candidate won."Youths holding guns and hiding their faces were in the forefront in beating people, while the police failed to arrest and charge them.
Hamad alisema ni vema Nec ikafanya haraka kutatua changamoto hizo ili kutoa fursa kwa wananchi wote kujiandikisha. Alisema hata katika maeneo ambayo kazi hiyo imekwisha malizika, lakini kuna watu ambao hawakuandikishwa, ni vema ikahakikisha nao pia wameandikishwa.