THE Registrar of Political Parties Judge Francis Mutungi has allayed fears on possible altercations due to the current political situation caused by a defiant move by Chadema to conduct demonstrations banned by the government.
Judge Mutungi was confident that the
political stalemate will be solved amicably through discussions,
assuring the general public that his office will address the situation.
In his capacity as custodian of registered parties, Judge Mutungi
cautioned political parties against taking part in demonstrations and
instead engage in negotiations to reach a consensus.
The Registrar revealed at a news
conference in Dar es Salaam yesterday that the Tanzania Centre for
Democracy (TCD) will convene a meeting next week to engage political
parties on amicable solutions.
“The two-day meeting will be preceded by
the Steering Committee of TCD which will set out how the negotiations
will be conducted,” he explained. Judge Mutungi said the meeting has
been slated for August 29 and 30, this year, in which delegates will
have an opportunity to discuss the political situation in the country
and the way forward. “All registered political parties have been invited
at the meeting with the view of sharing and solving issues of
contention,” he explained.
The Registrar said he will as well use
the opportunity to address various issues, including the ban of
political rallies by parties. “I am confident that all parties, being
members of the TCD, will participate in the meeting,” he stated.
Asked to comment on internal wrangles
within opposition party Civic United Front (CUF), Judge Mutungi said he
will do so at the right time.
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