Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Secretary General, Mr Abdulrahman Kinana, made the revelation here on Saturday when launching the party's parliamentary campaigns.
He urged Tanzanians to go with the party's presidential candidate, Mr John Magufuli, stressing that in the first 100 days in office he is poised to usher in changes for the better within the party and government.
Mr Kinana touted Mr Magufuli as a righteous person who has served the country diligently in various capacities for over 20 years and now is in line to lead the country in the right direction.
He said of all 42 CCM cadres who were seeking nomination to be flag bearers of the party, it was Mr Magufuli alone who was humble enough not to go to the party's district or regional offices to seek sponsorship but went down to branches and collected the needed endorsement.
"Mr Magufuli is the best choice for you because he is righteous. He has done his duties as a deputy and full minister diligently unlike others who went on to switch allegiances after being unsuccessful in their bids or those who were forced to step down after hardly two years in office," he said.
"If they were not at fault why did they resign at all? You will be contented with Mr Magufuli's services because he is dedicated to spearhead the country forward," said Mr Kinana.
He said in the first 90 days, Mr Magufuli will see that all those who acquired local industries during the privatisation exercise either revive them or surrender them to the new government, pointing out that since he has never been involved in any shoddy dealings, no one should expect any favours from him.
The secretary general argued that the problem with Tanzania is not the system as some people want the public to believe, but rather it lies with individuals.
He cited the late former prime minister, Mr Edward Sokoine, as a person who served for a short time but left an indelible mark and others have served for ten years but have faded in the memories of many Tanzanians.
Mr Kinana, therefore, challenged the public to be ready to question former premier, Mr Frederick Sumaye who has since crossed to the coalition of people's constitution (Ukawa).
He went on to state that once Mr Magufuli assumes office, he will review all bad laws and send them back to the drawing board before being tabled again in the National Assembly. Speaking about CCM reforms, Mr Kinana said he would personally offer Mr Magufuli assistance in the task when he assumes the party's chairmanship.
He observed that within the party there are all sorts of characters, some of whom are unscrupulous and disloyal. He warned that there are those who chant the party's slogans during the day but at night they offer support to the opposition, noting that is one of the reasons Moshi municipality has been under the opposition since the inception of multi-party politics.
The secretary general promised Moshi residents to have a transformed town soon, after 20 years under the opposition without any development.
He said that the opposition Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) have been in control of Moshi Municipal Council but petty traders and other residents have not been taken good care of.
Mr Kinana cautioned the people of Kilimanjaro Region against seeking for shortcuts and that if they vote in the opposition they will have themselves to blame because the opposition only make empty promises.
He warned that politics in the country should not be like in neighbouring Kenya where since former President Daniel arap Moi stepped down, people have been crossing from one party to another, initiating strange alliances as passengers move from one bus to another.
He said those who moved from CCM to the opposition are rejects who have decided to "board any bus to fulfil their personal goals," but after they lose the coming election they are certain to rejoin CCM.
/Daily News.
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