BUTIAMA, Oct. 12 -- CCM presidential candidate Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has vowed to safeguard the legacy of the Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, by advancing his vision of unity, selfreliance and people-centred development.

Addressing a campaign rally yesterday at Mwenge Grounds in Butiama District, Dr Samia emphasised that Nyereres guiding principles freedom and unity, self-reliance and freedom with responsibility continue to serve as the ideological foundation of Tanzanias nationhood and CCMs policies.

“When we speak about the Father of the Nation, we cannot separate him from the philosophical and ideological principles that shaped our country,” she said. “All these are aimed at building a stron...