President John Magufuli.
They made the call when moving a resolution praising the President following his election as the country’s fifth head of state.
The regional MPs, who are meeting in
the Rwandan capital, Kigali,
also commended Tanzanians on their commitment to peace and democracy
during the general election.
“Aware of the credible elections held in Tanzania, we would like to
seize this great opportunity to extend to His Excellency, President
John Magufuli, our warmest congratulations and to wish him every success
at a time of great expectations in Tanzania, the East African Community
and Africa in general in terms of national unity, prosperity of the
people in maintaining the position as a strong champion for regional
integration and democracy in Africa.
“We would also like to extend our sincere congratulations to the
CCM party for the renewed confidence and trust by the people of the
United Republic of Tanzania to spearhead their aspirations for a great
future.
We commend the opposition fraternity for a well fought battle, for
behaving responsibly after the defeat, keeping in mind the peace and
security, which are the common interests above any other individual
interest,” EALA said in its resolution.
The resolution, moved by Jeremie Ngendakumana, recognizes and takes
pride in the success of the United Republic of Tanzania which made
history in what could be the most competitive presidential elections
since multiparty politics commenced.
The Assembly further appreciated the brilliance and tone of
campaigns demonstrated which exemplifies maturity and vitality of
democracy in Tanzania.
The general election held on October 25, this year, was the fifth
since the reintroduction of multiparty democracy in the country 1992 and
therefore constituted another important step towards the consolidation
of democracy.
Since the first multiparty election in 1995, Tanzania has enjoyed
peaceful transfer of political power in conformity with the
constitutionally established presidential limits.
Mumbi Ngaru noted that the election of Dr Magufuli as president and
that of Samia Suluhu as the first woman vice-president was a good show
for the women of East Africa. She remarked that Tanzania had realized
significant maturity in politics.
Taslima Twaha remarked that whilst the election had produced a
president of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Zanzibar Electoral
Commission had declared the poll in the isles a nullity.
“The international community has called on President Magufuli to
endeavour to expeditiously end the stalemate. I propose that we add
this matter on the resolution,” Taslima said. However, Maryam Ussi said
the issue of Zanzibar was work in progress.
Peter Mathuki said President Magufuli had resolved to fight
corruption wholeheartedly, adding that this, in the long run, would
prove to be useful to the country.
Dora Byamukama said President Magufuli had good credentials.
“We should adopt the slogan ‘Hapa Kazi Tu’ (loosely translated as Time to work is now) across the entire region,” she said.
Abubakar Ogle said the region needed the energy and stamina as
exhibited by Dr Magufuli, adding that the process in Zanzibar was
objective and that challenges were realized when the counting process
began.
Adam Kimbisa said the president had carried out poll campaigns
devoid of ethnic or divisionary tactics, while Sara Bonaya said there
were vital lessons that the rest of the region could learn from the
Tanzania experience.
Martin Ngoga remarked that the idea of deploying graduates and
students in other regions of work and schooling was necessary in
consolidating the prevailing peace.
“We must congratulate the Founding Father of the Nation and the subsequent leaders,” he said.
SOURCE:
THE GUARDIAN
