Tanzanians are hopeful and confident that the Presence of the former
Nigerian president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, will bring credibility to
the polls considered the toughest and closest elections in the
nation's history.
Dr. Jonathan is leading the 54-member nations of the Commonwealth, as
part of the international observers to monitor the Tanzanian general
election. He is expected to be in Dar es Salaam on Monday.
The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has been in power since the
country's return to multiparty democracy in 1992. The party is up
against a united opposition that has increasingly been making
significant electoral gains.
As Tanzanians prepare to vote in either side, they are happy that high
profile observers including Jonathan, who they consider 'a hero of
free and fair election in Africa', would be on ground to monitor the
elections.
They are hoping that their presence would ensure a transparent and
peaceful election process.
Daily News of Tanzania had in a recent editorial ahead of the election
paid tribute to Jonathan, commending him for taking his defeat in the
last presidential election "in all magnanimity".
While in Tanzania, Jonathan is billed to meet with the country's
president, Jakaya Kikwete, other heads of delegation as well as the
local and international
ional
media.
-ChannelsTV
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