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.
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