THERE is growing disenchantment with a marked deterioration of integrity standards within the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), to the extent that an increasing number of established cadres have become openly critical in a manner never seen before in the country’s history.
The latest notes of disillusionment were sounded just yesterday by none other than the highly-respected Mzee Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa, one of the key stalwarts behind the party’s establishment way back in the 1950s, as well as former legislator Lepilal ole Molloimet.
Speaking at a function at State House in Dar es Salaam to launch a new book about his own life and the history of Tanzania, Kawawa - who served the nation since independence in various leadership capacities - did not mince words in warning the current CCM to avoid being swayed by ’’a few selfish leaders.’’
He stressed the need for Tanzanians and their leaders to put forward national interests before personal gain, and quoted a famous rejoinder of the late Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Nyerere: ’’Without a string CCM, the nation will tremble.’’
Authored by Dr John Magotti and published by Matai and Company Limited, the book titled ’Simba wa Vita Katika Historia ya Tanzania: Rashid Mfaume Kawawa’ was launched yesterday to coincide with Mzee Kawawa’s 83rd birthday.
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