The African Union (AU) Special Envoy on Women, Peace, and Security, Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, has called on Tanzanians to uphold and protect the nation’s peace as the country prepares for the General Election scheduled for October 29 this year.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Kibamba Constituency, Ubungo District in Dar es Salaam, Ambassador Mulamula underscored the importance of preserving the country’s unity and stability, urging citizens to vote for Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) candidates led by President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan and Angela Kairuki.
“Tanzania has long been recognized globally as a peaceful and secure country. We must not take this peace for granted or engage in any actions that could endanger it, especially as we approach the general election,” she said. “Peace is our nation’s most valuable treasure.”
Ambassador Mulamula emphasized that safeguarding peace is a shared responsibility of all Tanzanians, regardless of age or status.
“If we lose the peace that our founding fathers built with great sacrifice since independence, it will be very difficult to restore it,” she warned.
She noted that the consequences of losing peace are severe, often leading to the collapse of economies, destruction of infrastructure, and disruption of essential public services such as hospitals, schools, and roads.
“When peace is lost, people are forced to flee their homes, risking their lives and living in extreme hardship both within and beyond national borders,” she said.
“As the AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace, and Security and as a proud Tanzanian I urge all citizens to strongly condemn and reject any act or signal that threatens our peace, particularly during this election period,” Ambassador Mulamula said.
She commended Tanzania’s longstanding record of holding peaceful and credible elections, a reputation that distinguishes it from many African nations that have struggled with political unrest and conflict.
“Tanzania has a proud history of conducting elections peacefully and fairly. Let us protect that legacy,” she said. “Peace is an inheritance a gift we must preserve for future generations.”