President Magufuli- Seif Hamad meet on Z'bar political impasse

President John Magufuli bids farewell to CUF Secretary General Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad who was a Presidential candidate for Zanzibar and who is still the 1st Vice President.

President John Magufuli yesterday met with Zanzibar’s First Vice President Seif Sharrif Hamad on the political impasse in the Isles.

The discussion between the two leaders was also attended by the Union Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

A Statement availed to The Guardian yesterday by State House said both leaders were optimistic that the safety and calmness in Zanzibar will be maintained despite the political standoff.

The statement said President Magufuli commended Zanzibar President Dr   Ali Mohamed Shein, the First Vice President Hamad and other leaders who participated in dialogue that has thus far kept Zanzibar at peace despite the tension.

The President also applauded the people of Zanzibar for maintaining peace and tranquility as the dialogue between the leaders of the Civic United Front and Chama Cha Mapinduzi carries on.
The statement said that during the talks, Zanzibar’s First Vice President Hamad informed President Magufuli on the current political standing of Zanzibar and that President Magufuli commended the report calling upon him to proceed with the dialogue to reach a consensus.

All the leaders expressed hope and optimism that the two parties will resolve the political standoff amicably.

SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN