Importance of Political Differences Guided by Respect and Honesty
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- Elaborating, he said that political differences are an essential part of democracy but should be guided by respect, honesty and commitment to national interests.
- Building trust and respect would be essential in ensuring political differences strengthen rather than undermine the country’s democratic institutions and national unity,” he said.
- DAR ES SALAAM: THE Former Chief Secretary of the State House , Joseph Butiku, said Tanzania needs to strengthen a culture of trust, respect and truthfulness among political actors and citizens to consolidate democracy.
- I would advise this opposition to stand on respect, trust and a certain level of truth,” he said, stressing the importance of allowing the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to establish the truth about what happened.