CHATO, March 18 -- RETIRED national leaders have remembered the late President Dr John Magufuli as a patriotic, righteous, courageous, God-fearing, and principled leader who enforced accountability and ensured public funds were judiciously spent to improve citizens living conditions.

The leaders paid tribute yesterday during the commemoration of the fifth death anniversary of Dr Magufuli in Chato District, Geita Region, urging citizens to uphold his legacy.

Speaking at the event, former Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango recalled his experience working with the late president as Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and Minister for Finance and Planning.

Dr Mpango said the late President Magufuli encouraged him to i...