The current constitution of Tanzania was adopted in 1977 by senior members of the ruling party, when the country was a one-party state. But having come out of a near one-party situation under the former President John Magufuli, members of the opposition are looking for ways to ensure that the country stays on its current trajectory and does not lapse again.
The opposition believes that one of the main results of a constitutional change would be elevation of Tanzanians from the current situation that creates political and economic divisions. They say it would provide a blue-print for future situations should Tanzania finds itself in a potentially dangerous period.
Oppositionists also believe that a new constitution would promote accountability among political leaders, versus now, where the constitution creates immunity for political leaders such as the president, vice president, prime
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