THE Commission for
Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) has raised concerns over hate
speeches and inflammatory utterances by some politicians and other
civilians, saying the...
The utterances, in
one way or another, push for breach of peace and unity, human rights and
of all, it is against the principles of good governance in the country,
the Commission warned in a statement that was issued on Wednesday.
The CHRAGG argued
that the hate speeches also fuel unlawfulness, brewing incidents of
people taking the law into their own hands.
The CHRAGG Chairman
Judge (Ret) Mathew Mwaimu pleaded with Tanzanians to cultivate the
culture of tolerance whenever they share different views, perceptions
and opinions.
"They may also
follow the legal procedures in case they aren't satisfied with someone's
actions, instead of giving out hate speeches that may end up destroying
the prevailing peace and tranquility," he said in the statement.
The commission also
asked political parties to warn their members and supporters from
issuing such statements, as the situation was alarming, and that if it
goes unchecked it will place human rights and good governance in limbo.
"We are one; let's
respect each other for the betterment of our own country. The peace we
are enjoying now should be protected and maintained for the present and
future generations," he added.
The CHRAGG comes
just two days after the Secretary General of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)
Dr Bashiru Ally condemned hate statements by some politicians.
Dr Bashiru said he
has asked leaders of the party's youth wing to control their temper and
be careful on whatever they are saying.
"CCM has its own
spokespersons, not everyone can speak on behalf of the party, and
whatever has been said and circulated on social media isn't the position
of our party," he said.
He maintained that,
there is no way that the ruling party, CCM will incite violence and the
killing of people, according to him, that's impossible and won't
happen.
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