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Africa-Press – Tanzania. <\/strong><\/span>VETERAN politician and former Prime Minister, John Malecela has hailed the ruling party CCM\u2019s decision to field a female presidential candidate incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan.<\/p>\n

He said the move is both timely and a natural progression of the party\u2019s longstanding commitment to women\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

Speaking in a specially arranged interview in Dodoma over the weekend, Mzee Malecela said CCM has consistently offered women opportunities in top leadership positions, including cabinet ministers. \u201cIt was just a matter of time.<\/p>\n

The party had long paved the way for women in leadership. We had never fielded a woman as our presidential candidate before, but women have served in many high ranking roles,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He noted that the establishment of CCM\u2019s Women\u2019s Wing, UWT and Youth Wing, UVCCM has played a crucial role in nurturing future leaders, particularly women.<\/p>\n

Expressing strong confidence in President Samia\u2019s leadership, Mr Malecela said she was the right person to take the helm at the right moment.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the current CCM leadership, Mr Malecela also voiced his support for newly appointed CCM Secretary General Emmanuel Nchimbi, whom he described as a committed and determined leader.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve known Dr Nchimbi for many years. He\u2019s a capable and loyal servant. I am confident he will work closely with President Samia to strengthen the party,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

As Tanzania moves to ward the 2025 General Election, Mr Malecela called on citizens to continue supporting CCM, so that it continues maintaining momentum on key national development initiatives.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the country\u2019s current trajectory, the 90-year-old statesman expressed optimism about Tanzania\u2019s future, predicting that the country could soon shed its status as a developing nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe that within the next decade, Tanzania will no longer be classified as a developing country we\u2019re on the path to joining the ranks of developed nations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also expressed gratitude to both the late President John Magufuli and President Samia for their contributions in transforming Dodoma into a modern capital, saying the city\u2019s rapid growth has made it more attractive for both residents and investors<\/p>\n

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