Mr Peter Mathuki from Kenya said Dr
Magufuli has decided to fight graft, “a move that shows he is focused on
bringing hope and better life to all Tanzanians’’.
Ms Dora Byamukama from Uganda said Dr
Magufuli should be emulated by other East African presidents, while Mr
Abukakar Ogle from Kenya said the EAC needs Dr Magufuli’s zeal to
develop.
The assembly commended Dr Magufuli’s
victory in the October elections and the Tanzanian public for
maintaining peace and harmony during the general elections. “We commend
Dr Magufuli and we wish him success in his aspiration to achieve faster
development for Tanzanians.
EALA and Africa in general commends all
Tanzanians for maintaining peace and showing the world that they are
champions of democracy in the African region,” the report noted.
“We aso commend CCM for the trust
bestowed upon them by Tanzanians and the opposition parties for
providing a strong challenge while at the same time maintaining peace
during the general elections,” the report observed.
The resolution, read by EALA MP, Mr
Jeremie Ngendakumana, from Burundi, acknowledged and commended steps taken by Tanzania since it adopted the multi-party system.
EALA commended the closely-contested
election campaigns by all presidential candidates, where peace and
harmony were still maintained, showing the world that Tanzania is
democratically matured.
The general elections were conducted on
October 25, the fifth since Tanzania adopted the continuation of
multi-party system in 1992. Since then, the elections have been
conducted peacefully while the succession of presidents has also been
peaceful.
Ms Mumbi Ng’aru of Kenya said Tanzania
has set a milestone for electing the first woman vice-president, which
she said is very good example for women in the east africa region.
Mr Taslima Twaha noted that although
Tanzania has gotten the Union president out of the general election,
those in Zanzibar were cancelled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission
(ZEC).
“International communities have appealed
to President Magufuli to address the Zanzibar situation -- and I
recommend that we add this to our resolution,” Mr Taslima noted.
Responding to Mr Taslima’s concern, Ms
Maryam Ussi also from Tanzania said the Zanzibar issue was being
addressed by responsible institutions.
Mr Adam Kimbisa from Tanzania said Dr
Magufuli conducted his campaigns with civility, with a focus of unifying
Tanzanians regardless of their origin, noting that there is a lesson
for EAC to learn from.
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