{"id":19866,"date":"2020-12-08T20:09:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T20:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/tanzania\/?p=19866"},"modified":"2020-12-08T20:09:26","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T20:09:26","slug":"new-dawn-for-zbar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/policy\/new-dawn-for-zbar","title":{"rendered":"NEW DAWN FOR Z\u2019BAR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>AfricaPress-Tanzania:<\/strong> THE Government of National Unity (GNU) has brought a new dawn for Zanzibar, with ana- lysts saying the move will cement national unity and pave way for sustainable development of the country.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, ACT-Wazalendo Central Committee (CC) announced its readiness to join the GNU saying the decision had been reached after carefully considering the political situation in Zanzibar and voters\u2019 interests.<\/p>\n<p>Later in the evening, Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi appointed ACT-Wazalendo chairman, Mr Maalim Seif\u00a0Sharif Hamad first Vice-President as per Section 9(3) of 1984 Constitution (2010 amendment).<\/p>\n<p>Mr Hamad, who finished first runner-up in the October 28 General Election, is expected to be sworn in today. Commenting on the development in the isles, political scientists and academicians said there were all signs for a brighter future in Zanzibar\u00a0Zanzibar University Lecturer, Dr Yahya Khamis welcomed ACT-Wazalendo\u2019s decision to bring back the GNU saying it is crucial for the development of Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is good, we need to broaden our observation. Working together in Zanzibar is only for the benefit of the majority of people. President Hussein Mwinyi has already expressed his good plans and leadership which requires full support from all citizens,\u201d said Khamis.<\/p>\n<p>The Director of Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), Mr Hamad Hamad said many people in Zanzibar received the news with joy because they all want to move forward without any snag.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe new GNU is good because President Mwinyi has repeatedly shown commitment to move forward regardless of race, religion, and political affiliations. He needs to unite us. Dr Mwinyi has dreams to change Zanzibar, definitely Maalim Seif will help achieve the goal because of his experience in politics,\u201d the ZNCC director said.<\/p>\n<p>He further commented that Mr Hamad had during his election campaigns talked about making Zanzibar the Dubai or Singapore of East Africa, therefore joining the GNU gives him the opportunity to share his plans.<\/p>\n<p>Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)-Zanzibar special committee secretary, Ms Catherine Peter also welcomed the move.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a constitutional requirement, and we welcome him to take part in the government so that we can all together bring changes in the isles,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Hamad Rashid Mohamed of the Alliance for Democratic Change (ADC) said that President Mwinyi had from day one extended a hand of cooperation with all political parties to build Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere was no reason for ACT-Wazalendo to delay. It is good they have accepted to work with CCM in the new government,\u201d he remarked. Ms Nassra Nassor Suleiman- Journalist and Director of Swahiba FM Radio said the GNU is good news for many people in Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet the bygone be bygone, we need to build Zanzibar. This can be achieved through unity,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n<p>Some traders such as Ms Amina Hassan and Mr Kassim Haji at the Darajani Central Market in Stone Town also expressed happiness on the return of GNU saying it paves way for speedy development.<\/p>\n<p>University of Dar es Salaam Lecturer, Dr Richard Mbunda said ACT-Wazalendo\u2019s decision opens the door for the party to participate in decision making in Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the opposition refused to join GNU after the 2015 general election, they had robed themselves from the power of participating in making decisions, handing it to the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM); as well as implementing their policies for the welfare of the people and development in general,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AfricaPress-Tanzania: THE Government of National Unity (GNU) has brought a new dawn for Zanzibar, with ana- lysts saying the move will cement national unity and pave way for sustainable development of the country. 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