Magufuli’s speech to Alat prompts strong reaction

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Reacting to the speech, many pointed to the seemingly contradictory statements the Head of State made to the hundreds of Alat delegates at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam.

“People are doubting the sincerity of sacking thousands of public servants over fake certificates and whether or not the President was serious when he revoked the admission of unqualified students enrolled for the special teaching diploma programme at the University of Dodoma (UDOM) students,” reads part of statement. ACT-Wazalendo secretary for ideology, communication and publicity Ado Shaibu said the President’s statements contradict remarks he made while seeking votes ahead of the 2015 general election – that he would take care of workers’ welfare; on Workers Day – when he gave hope of a salary increment, and through Ms Angellah Kairuki, the minister of State in the President’s Office responsible for Public Service Management and Good Governance, who told Parliament this year that money had been set aside for a pay rise.

Magufuli’s speech to Alat prompts strong reaction

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