The CCM candidate, who is running for the second term, also promised voters that if elected to the top office he will ensure revenues obtained from the oil and gas sectors benefit all people in the isles.
The campaigns launching ceremony at the Kibanda Maiti grounds in Unguja was attended by hundreds of Zanzibaris, CCM national leaders and former Union and Zanzibar presidents Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Benjamin Mkapa and Amani Abeid Karume.
Dr Shein said that without the Union, Zanzibar would not have achieved the progress that has been attained so far in every aspect of life and development. In that regard, he warned that nobody should be ever allowed to temper with it.
“I will work to protect the Union because it is of its kind in Africa…countries like Egypt, Senegal and Ghana attempted to follow our suit but failed. We must be proud of this Union,” he told the mammoth gathering amid cheers.
According to him, Zanzibar needs a President who can honour the 1964 Revolution and uphold the virtues inherited from the founding fathers of Tanzania. He said the Union has so far lasted for 51 years because it was protect by past leaders and the people.
According to him, Zanzibar needs a President who can honour the 1964 Revolution and uphold the virtues inherited from the founding fathers of Tanzania. He said the Union has so far lasted for 51 years because it was protect by past leaders and the people.
Dr Shein further noted that if elected, he will closely work with Dr John Magufuli, who is running for the Union presidency and his running mate Samia Hassan Suluhu. The CCM team, he added, will work together to improve the provision of social services and development of key infrastructure.
He said the government was finalising talks with a Switzerland-based company, Shell, to enable it to undertake oil and gas exploration activities. Its initial exploration operations are expected to take between three and seven years, he said.
Dr Shein added that his government was finalising preparation of the oil and gas policy before its endorsement early next year.
Addressing the rally, President Jakaya Kikwete said the decision to remove oil and gas from the list of union matters was meant to ensure that Isles residents benefit from the sectors’ revenues.
The Head of State said the newly enacted oil and gas legislation assure Zanzibar autonomy in the management of the two natural resources.
He said Zanzibaris should elect Dr Shein because of his unquestionable patriotism, wisdom and tolerance qualities.
Retired Union President Benjamin Mkapa said he has confidence in Dr Shein’s leadership ability hence the people of Zanzibar should massively vote for him.
Vice President, Dr Mohamed Gharib Bilal called on Zanzibaris to bury their differences and vote for all CCM aspirants. He said only CCM has the ability to protect the Union and guarantee development to them.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
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