THE opposition Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) yesterday admitted that the Fifth Phase Government has beaten the opposition camp on its own agenda on corruption hung on for dear life over the years.
Reviewing the party’s performance during
2017, CHADEMA’s national chairman Freeman Mbowe remarked yesterday that
so many issues happened during the year, citing its own fight against
corruption. “We believe that the government’s move against criminals is a
good thing, but the hearing of the cases facing the accused people
needs to be conducted with speed,” Mr Mbowe stated.
Mr Mbowe reiterated the old maxim that
‘justice delayed is justice denied’ and said he believed that timely
administration of justice was crucial. Meanwhile, he argued that
Tanzania would remain a safe place to live in only if Tanzanians
continue cherishing the importance of the country’s unity.
In line with this, he said, the voice of
the religious leaders was equally important in shaping the nation. On
future plans, he announced that the year 2018 would provide a good
platform for the party’s search for dialogue, rather than clashes with
the government in resolving public issues.
He said, for instance, that in 2016 the
opposition launched UKUTA movement, but later ditched it after realising
that it could affect people’s lives. “We will continue seeking dialogue
as a way of resolving issues with the government.
We will not clash with the government.
Our doors are open for dialogue,” he said. Speaking over a wave of its
leaders crossing over to the ruling CCM, Mr Mbowe explained that it was a
right of a member of the party, but rubbished it merely as “part of
politics.’
“In order for a tree to grow, the leafs
must drop, this is actually the reality with politics,” he said. And, as
yesterday was the deadline for public leaders to declare personal
wealth with the Ethics Secretariat, Mbowe told journalists that all
leaders within his party, including MPs have taken heed of the
directive.
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