According to party tradition, an incumbent president is given the opportunity to complete his second and final term. The CCM Deputy Secretary General - Zanzibar, Mr Vuai Ali Vuai, who received the form, commended Dr Shein for returning it in time and soliciting 450 signatures of sponsors surpassing the required number of 250 from three regions of Zanzibar, including one in Pemba Islands.
Wajumbe wa Kikao cha siku moja cha Kamati Maalum ya Halmashauri Kuu ya CCM Taifa (NEC) Zanzibar wakimsikiliza Mwenyekiti wa kikao Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi pia Makamo Mwenyekiti wa CCM Zanzibar Dk.Ali Mohamed Shein,kilichofanyika katika ukumbi wa Ofisi Kuu ya CCM Kisiwandui Mjini Unguja