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Well done, clerics hail the President
2006-04-02 07:56:32
By Gerald Kitabu
Religious leaders have commended President Kikwete for the good leadership he has exhibited in the first 100 days of his presidency.
They paid tribute to the President during special prayers, which started at midnight to mark 100 days of his presidency at the Jangwani grounds on Wednesday night.
The special prayers attracted more than 40 denominations from the Christian and Muslim religions and was organized by Good News For All Ministry.
The leaders pointed out that Kikwete’s leadership had cast light in place of darkness, and replaced sadness with joy, as well as injustice with justice.
Speaking on behalf of all Christians, Bishop Charles Gadi of Good News For All Ministry said that in the 100 days of his presidency, Kikwete had demonstrated outstanding performance and that they were ready to accord him all the necessary support.
’’President Kikwete has opened the doors of hope, and we ask him to keep it up,’’ said Gadi.
He advised the President to continue cleaning up irresponsive and corrupt leaders entrusted to head key economic sectors in order to enhance economic growth, rule of law and good governance.
On his part, Sheihk Khalifa Hamis of the Mtoro mosque of Dar es Salaam said in his prayers that President Kikwete had strived to serve all Tanzanians regardless of religious and ideological differences.
’’It is therefore everybody’s obligation to accord him whatever support he needs,’’ the Sheikh stressed.
He said that religions have a very key role to play, especially when it comes to fostering unity, peace and tranquility.
’’Everyone of us would like to see that peace prevails as there is no freedom without peace. Without peace there is no freedom,’’ Sheikh Hamis cautioned.
He said that President Kikwete is a committed person and there is no doubt that he will maintain the country’s strong unity and freedom built by previous governments.
He said the President had won the hearts of Tanzanians through his quick response to society-centred issues such as the controversial killing of four civilians by the police in Dar es Salaam in January this year.
The prayers which progressed until dawn, were often interrupted by enthusiastic followers who cheered and sang in praise of the President.
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