Tanzania pledges to work on constitutional reforms in 100 days

DODOMA: PRESIDENT  Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that as Tanzania follows democratic principles, it is important for citizens to agree on how to govern their own country democratically in a way that respects their own customs and traditions and not imported practices.

Speaking in Dodoma when inaugurating the 13th parliament, the Head of State said the concept of democracy is wide and can be interpreted from different perspectives with no specific formula.

“Let us learn from our experiences. There is no doubt that Tanzania is a country that follows democratic principles, but the concept of full democracy can be interpreted from different perspectives; it has no single formula. As a nation, we continue to learn and improve ourselves,” she stated.

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She added, “Therefore, all of us together must use this opportunity to keep learning, make corrections, and agree on how to govern our country democratically in a way that respects our own customs and traditions, not imported practices.”

Additionally, President Samia stated that one of the key steps that will guide the country toward greater understanding is by reforming the constitution, where she said that her government has pledged to begin working on constitutional reforms within the first 100 days of the second term of the Sixth Phase Government.

However, the government said that will begin with the establishment of a Commission for Reconciliation and Consensus.