Shein eyes another term in Zanzibar

Zanzibar President Ali Mohammed Shein displays a briefcase containing CCM nomination forms after collecting them in Zanzibar yesterday. Dr Shein is seeking a second and final term as Zanzibar President. PHOTO|TALIB USSI

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“I want to assure you that I will form and lead a government which will stick to the principles of good governance, including transparency and accountability” ZANZIBAR PRESIDENT ALI MOHAMMED SHEIN     

Dr Shein is the sixth politician to declare his intention to contest the Zanzibar presidency in the October poll. He joins CUF Secretary General and Zanzibar’s First Vice President Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, Mr Hamad Rashid Mohamed (ADC), TADEA Secretary General Juma Ali Khatib, AFP Chairman Saidi Soud and NCCR Mageuzi Vice Chairman Ambar Khamis Haji.