Minister distances Police Force from political bias
Home Affairs deputy minister, Engineer Hamad Masauni
What you need to know:
- This was said by Home Affairs deputy minister, Engineer Hamad Masauni when responding to a question posed by Gando Member of Parliament, Othuman Omary (CUF) on why the Police Force was harsh to opposition political parties during political meetings.
- “The Police Force fulfils its duties in accordance with the law. Because public rallies were banned, then if any party acts against the order it will have to suffer the consequences,” noted Mr Masauni in his answer.
Dodoma. The government has said the police force is not biased in implementation of its duties as it observes fairness to all political parties.
This was said by Home Affairs deputy minister, Engineer Hamad Masauni when responding to a question posed by Gando Member of Parliament, Othuman Omary (CUF) on why the Police Force was harsh to opposition political parties during political meetings.
“The Police Force fulfils its duties in accordance with the law. Because public rallies were banned, then if any party acts against the order it will have to suffer the consequences,” noted Mr Masauni in his answer.
In another development, the Deputy Minister assured Mkulanga, Kibiti and Rufiji residents of security noting that the government was doing all it could to ensure security of people and their properties.
He was responding to a question from Abdallah Ulega (Mkuranga – CCM) who wanted to know how plans by the Police Force to ensure security in the areas.
“We are working around the clock to address the problem of insecurity in Mkuranga, Kibiti and Rufiji. Our efforts will be successful if wananchi accord us cooperation and revealing the perpetrators,” he insisted.
