The manifesto, which was handed to him by CCM National Chairman President Jakaya Kikwete during the launch of campaign on August 23, cites other areas of focus as reducing unemployment rate and preserving peace and security.
"These four issues highlighted in the manifesto will effectively be implemented under my government should Tanzanians elect me for the job," the presidential hopeful made the pledge yesterday at a campaign rally held at Jangwani Grounds in Dar es Salaam.
He vowed to take serious measures to curb petty and grand corruption, citing a quotation from the late Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere - that tackling the vice should be as serious as dealing with treason.
Dr Magufuli as well pledged to curb traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam through expansion of existing major roads and erection of flyovers at busy junctions, in addition to construction of ring and feeder roads in the outskirts of the city.
The presidential candidate also spoke of a pilot project to improve social amenities in 14 wards in Dar es Salaam, in which 117 million US dollars (about 234bn/-) have been allocated to construct roads, drainage and other social facilities.
If elected, he said, his government will improve water accessibility in Dar es Salaam from the current 68 to 95 per cent of the population in the city. Earlier, CCM National Chairman, President Jakaya Kikwete, said he was optimistic that the party's flag bearer for the Union presidency, Dr Magufuli will sail through to clinch the highest office. On the other hand, the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces assured Tanzanians that peace will prevail during and after the election tomorrow.
"Even the High Court has ruled to effect that polling stations are not meant for assemblies of people, I can assure the citizen of peace and nothing will happen to them during the Election Day," President Kikwete said in regard to a court ruling forbidding people to gather at stations after casting votes. Mr Kikwete expressed optimism that the CCM presidential aspirant had all it takes to succeed him as Head of State.
"All signs show that you have already won the election; you have done a good job by traversing the country using roads to reach out to the people," President Kikwete said. President Kikwete went on to recall that when he was seeking re-election in the year 2010 he travelled over 32,000 kilometres and yet Dr Magufuli has made it to 46,221 kilometres.
Mr Kikwete maintained during the rally that the procedure of nominating Dr Magufuli followed proper procedures, stressing that the party defectors were annoyed because their candidate of choice was not endorsed.
He tasked Dr Magufuli to increase the amount of funds allocated to provide loans to students in higher learning institutions. "When I assumed power, only 16,000 students were accessing loans to the tune of 40bn/-, but the amount has now increased to 350bn/- in which 98,000 students are benefiting. It is my hope that Dr Magufuli will allocate more funds for this purpose," he urged.
Earlier, the Secretary of Tanzania Drivers' Association, Mr Rashidi Salehe, said Dr Magufuli was the right person to solve problems facing drivers countrywide. "Dr Magufuli has proved his leadership ability in the works ministry; he spent days and nights to improve road network in the country," he remarked. Mr Salehe went on to blame opposition parties for being behind strikes by drivers with an aim of creating hatred between the people and the government.
The campaign rally was attended by, among others, former Prime Minister and Secretary General of the then Organisation of African Union (OAU),Mr Salim Ahmed Salim, CCM Vice-Chairman (Mainland), Mr Philip Mangula and CCM Secretary General Abdulrahman Kinana.
Meanwhile, Zanzibar CCM presidential candidate, Dr Ali Mohamed Shein,yesterday closed his 2015 election campaign with a statement; “I am ready to serve you better in my second term in office.”
Addressing a big rally at Kibandamaiti Groundsin Zanzibar Municipality, Dr Shein re-emphasised his commitment to change the isles so that all residents find it a best place to live in.
“I need more time to serve you after my admirable record in developing infrastructure, health, social services and sports,” Dr Shein said as he insisted on peaceful elections on Sunday, warning those planning to cause chaos during elections to stop it. He asked for votes, promising support to young entrepreneurs, farming and fishing in an effort to address unemployment, further assuring the people in Zanzibar of a peaceful election.
Meanwhile,Ms Samia Suluhu Hassan, CCM Union presidential running mate for tomorrow’sgeneral election, pledged to repay voters with more development. ‘’Lend us your votes, and we will pay you back by ensuring more development.
You won’t regret it,” she quipped. Ms Samiasaid she was ready to assume the post of Union Vice-President, promising the people that they should expect great things from Dr Magufuli, whom she described as an honest and hard working man.
The last public campaign rally in Zanzibar was decorated by several artistes like Yamoto Band and Bongo Movie star Wema Sepetu. The rally was entertained with various other shows that marked the end of the campaign for the tomorrow’s polls.
Union Vice-President, Dr Mohamed Gharib Bilal, Zanzibar Second Vice-President, Ambassador Seif Ali Iddi, Retired Union President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, former First Lady Fatma Karume and Deputy CCM Secretary General Vuai Ali Vuai(Zanzibar), also added weight to Dr Magufuli and Dr Shein campaigns.
Dr Shein is faced with 13 competitors, including MrSeif Sharif Hamad (CUF), Mr Hamad Rashid Mohamed (Alliance for Democratic Change), Mr Abdalla Kombo Khamis (Democratic Party) and Mr Issa Mohammed Zonga (Sauti ya Umma).
Others are Mr Juma Ali Khatib (Africa Democratic Alliance-TADEA), Mr Khamis Iddi Lila (Alliance for Change and Transparent-ACT-W), Mr Kassim Bakar Ali (Jahazi Asilia), Mr Mohammed Masoud Rashid (Chama Cha Ukombozi wa Umma) and Mr Said Soud Said (Alliance for Tanzania Farmers Party (AFP).
Also in the list are Mr Seif Ali Iddi (National Reconstruction Alliance), Mr Tabu Mussa Juma (Chama Cha Demokrasia Makini), Mr Hafidh Hassan Suleiman (Tanzania Labour Party) and Mr Ali KhatibAli (Chama Cha Kijamii).
/Daily News.
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