Chadema national chairman Freeman Mbowe
Dar es Salaam — An
opposition party in Tanzania, Chadema, has written a letter to President
John Magufuli, asking him to...
intervene in three key issues that would
make the 2020 general elections credible, free, fair and transparent.
Addressing a press
conference on Monday, February 3, 2020, Chadema national chairman
Freeman Mbowe said his party has advised President Magufuli to review
various sections of several laws and form an independent electoral
commission.
Mr Mbowe, who
doubles as the leader of leader in Parliament, said the letter advises
the president to revoke results of the local government elections held
on November 24, 2019.
All top opposition parties boycotted the civic polls over allegations of cheating.
"We have suggested
that the civic polls be held afresh alongside the general elections,
slated for October 2020 under the supervision of the anticipated
independent electoral commission," he said.
He said the move
will benefit the country because civic polls will be held at low costs
and that its results are expected to be credible as they will be
supervised by an independent electoral body.
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He said, in its
letter which was dated January 29, 2020, the opposition also wants
President Magufuli to form a truth and reconciliation commission that
will respond to the need for healing what he termed to be 'injustices'
as a way of bringing consensus and building national unity.
He said Tanzanians had several complaints that needed investigations and the truth to be revealed in order to unite the country.
"I'm sure we need
national reconciliation. We have that responsibility in front of fellow
citizens and even before God. Being the Head of State you have an
exceptional obligation toward the realization of that goal," said Mr
Mbowe who is also the Member of Parliament for Hai
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