The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is holding off on commenting on the controversial Tanzania Olympic Committee (TOC) elections until it receives an independent report from its observer, Donald Rukare.

The election, held at the Peacock Hotel in Dar es Salaam, sparked significant controversy after delegates protested the results, which declared Leonard Thadeo as winner despite conflicting counts.Candidates Antony Mtaka and Henry Tandau reported starkly different vote totals, with Thadeo allegedly receiving just one vote.

Election officials, including chairman Ibrahim Mkwawa, restricted media access and left the venue before announcing results, fueling suspicions of irregularities.Outgoing TOC president Gulam Rashid expressed confusion over the outcome, while delegates questioned the legitimacy of the process.

Newly elected leaders were sworn in by advocate Gaston George Mwageni, but the IOC's pending review could lead to nullifying results or requiring new elections.The dispute follows a turbulent lead-up with multiple postponements and disqualifications of candidates.