Tanzania, March 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Prof Ibrahim Lipumba has finally accepted his removal as Civic United Front (CUF) chairman, leaving five directives for the new leader, Mr Mirambo Yusuf, including leading efforts to secure a transitional government.

In addition, he emphasised the need for a new Constitution derived from citizens' views, the establishment of an Independent Electoral Commission, and unity among members in strengthening the institution.

He also urged that the party's Secretary General, Mr Hamad Masoud, be removed for lacking the required qualifications, to restore confidence within a party long beset by leadership disputes.

Profr Lipumba, who held the position for 27 years, made the remarks 42 days (one month and 12 d...