Wasira, Nchemba join the battle as CCM’s list grows

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Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives Stephen Wasira outlines his vision in Mwanza yesterday when he announced his entry into the CCM nomination race.  PHOTO | AIDAN MHANDO 

By The Citizen Correspondents

Posted  Monday, June 1  2015 at  08:30

IN SUMMARY

Speaking at a packed Bank of Tanzania (BoT) hall in Mwanza, Mr Wasira said if nominated by his party and election on October 25, his government will focus on four main issues.He said the implementation of various policies would be achieved through strong institutions that would work in the public interest. Mr Wasira added that his government would also consider motivation as the best way to boost hard work.

• In Dodoma, Mr Nchemba who declared his intention to vie for Presidential seat in Dodoma said it was high time CCM members pick strong, focused and patriotic member for the top post in the country.

Mwanza/Dodoma. Two Cabinet ministers yesterday declared their intention to seek nomination as CCM’s candidate in the forthcoming presidential election.

Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives Stephen Wasira and Finance deputy minister Mwigulu Nchemba said at different venues that they were eying the top post to serve Tanzanians and improve their lives.

Speaking at a packed Bank of Tanzania (BoT) hall in Mwanza, Mr Wasira said if nominated by his party and election on October 25, his government will focus on four main issues.

He said the implementation of various policies would be achieved through strong institutions that would work in the public interest.

Mr Wasira added that his government would also consider motivation as the best way to boost hard work.

He said his government will also focus on boosting and supporting creativity in building the economy and improving people’s lives.

Mr Wasira said he has been working in the government system since 1970 and that if nominated and elected, his government will stand for accountability, equality and national unity.

“I would like to warn my fellow Tanzanians to avoid supporting corrupt politicians.  If elected, such people could sell State House.”

Mr Wasira reminded CCM members to understand their roles and responsibilities in nominating candidates, saying this year’s General Election would be  a tough competition following recent corruption scandals in the country.

“This is going to be one of most challenging election for the party because the CCM and the government has been facing various challenges, especially those related to corruption scandals,” he said.

Mr Wasira said that in order for the party to be safe and able to overcome the challenges, CCM members must select a clean candidate who has never been involved in corruption.

“CCM needs to pick a person who is not facing corruption accusations...he or she must be conversant with this country’s history.  He or she must be able to know where the country comes from  and where it is going,” said Mr Wasira.