UNION presidential candidate on Coalition of Four Opposition Political Parties, UKAWA, Mr Edward Lowassa, yesterday hit the campaign trail in Dar es Salaam promising to address burning issues, including water and traffic congestion should he clinch the top post of the land.
Addressing a rally at Mbezi Mpya Grounds in the newly-formed Kibamba constituency in the city yesterday, Mr Lowassa said the water problem would be a thing of the past just 48 days after being sworn-in as the country’s fifth president.
"I'll also ensure there will be no financial contributions into schools if elected. Education will be improved," said the former prime minister. As for critics from other political parties, Mr Lowassa said having mass support gave him the audacity to soldier on.
Earlier, another former prime minister, Mr Frederick Sumaye, said since Mr Lowassa left office eight years ago there had been more blunders than when he was serving, adding that corruption has been prevalent.
"I decided to defect from the ruling party because I saw no hope to liberate the people. Now they are blemishing our candidates, including even those who are not vying for any post including me," said the former prime minister.
Mr John Mnyika, who is vying for the Kibamba parliamentary post, said water scarcity had become a serious challenge in the two constituencies of Ubungo and Kibamba, saying he presented a fruitless private motion on water issue in the National Assembly in 2013.
"Kibamba residents have every reason to believe that Mr Lowassa will address the water problem since you (Lowassa) had served the water ministry," said outgoing Ubungo Member of Parliament (MP), turning to Mr Lowassa.
Mr Freeman Mbowe, who is the National CHADEMA Chairman, requested Kibamba voters to allow him to take Mr Mnyika with him on the party’s campaign trail as they were facing huge task to liberate the nation.
"I request you (Kibamba electorate) to vote for Mr Mnyika, but I request you to allow me to take him on our campaign trail as there is still a huge task to liberate the nation," he said. Meanwhile, the opposition party also issued its 2015 election manifesto, which among other things pushes for a people-centred constitution and restoration of ethics and integrity in public offices.
The document, which was circulated to the media houses early yesterday, pointed out that the party would if voted into power ensure that national unity and peace are promoted with a special focus, given to historic union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
According to the manifesto, under UKAWA regime, the president would ensure that there is an inclusive economy that pays attention to poverty eradication and improving the livelihoods of Tanzanians by opening up employment opportunities to the youth.
Culled from Daily News
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