Veteran politician hails CCM candidate

GOOD performance and excellent delivery by Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential nominee, Dr John Magufuli, has been described as added advantage during nation-wide campaigns leading to October election.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam, the retired and longest serving legislator, Kwela constituency (CCM), Dr Chrisant Mzindakaya, said the party has trusted Dr Magufuli and victory was guaranteed through teamwork away from disunity.

“Dr Magufuli has been able to set impressive record while serving as civil servant at different portfolio.

He served as minister in the ministry of Lands, Human Settlements Development, Livestock Development and Fisheries and Works. He performed very well and proved his ability to deliver.

Superior execution of his duties remains a political asset, which all party members and supporters can together take advantage of to guarantee victory,” Mzindakaya explained.

With regard to rumours previously circulated around about misunderstandings allegedly cropped up in the process leading to selection of the flag-bearer for the party, the politician commended the wisdom of the elders and retired leaders who emphasised on CCM first and individual aspirations later.

“The ruling party CCM proved high degree of political maturity, stability, competence and wisdom in addressing issues of national interest setting good example in Africa and beyond.

The strong party leadership under the chairmanship of President Jakaya Kikwete proved wrong those who predicted differently,” he explained. As for the running mate, Samia Suluhu Hassan, the veteran politician commended the party National Congress for endorsing her nomination as she was equally competent, hard working and committed to serve the nation