morenja
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- Feb 3, 2012
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It all went well until former President Benjamin William Mkapa stepped to the microphone. He was well received. The sheer mention of his name brought the audience to their feet. A lot of people still appreciate what he did for the country after taking over from President Mwinyi who is believed to have buried the whole idea of a young nation ready to grow. Mkapa had to bring back the country and we all agree, he did a good job.
Now Mkapa, who is known to be easily agitated and with a quick temper didnt take long before he threw a jab that he shouldnt have. He called all who talk about countrys liberation idiots and paupers. Understandably (if we may) he was throwing a jab to his former Prime Minister, Fredrick Sumaye, who joined the opposition coalition, UKAWA, just the other day. In any case, he shouldnt have called Sumaye that. You look unwise by throwing such punches to someone you handily selected and worked with for over 10 years. You fill the room with darkness.
He had gone off on a tangent, so to speak. The arrogant and bully like behavior was written all over his face. The immediate reaction through social media vents was enough to indicate that President Mkapa had landed himself in the hot water. He had overstepped the mark. Over the years he had acquired skills (probably) but not wisdom. Without a doubt had put a dent into what would probably be a good day of campaign for CCM and her candidate Dr. John Pombe Magufuli.
What Mkapa failed to realize is that we live through/ in different times. People have right to think and act differently. That doesnt make them idiots and paupers. It makes them people/citizens who think differently. He should know that the definition of Liberation doesnt only mean political but could also mean the act or fact of gaining equal rights or full social or economic opportunities for a particular group. Dont we all know that Tanzania (and therefore Tanzanians) is still hurting economically? Doesnt Mkapa know this simple fact?
He should have known better how to choose his words but also to try to understand what other people are saying before jumping into conclusion that are obviously going to make him go down in history as an old man who lost all his senses. In my opinion, he should apologize. What he said was offensive and shouldnt have happened. According to Tanzanias constitution everyone has a right to march to a different drummer. This is 21st century.
Let us vote for UKAWA.
Your right 100% keep on Brother