Tanzania's ruling party, CCM, has called on religious leaders to avoid involvement in political matters, warning that such interference could undermine national unity and peaceful coexistence. Khamisi Mbeto Khamis, who serves as Secretary of the Special Committee of NEC in Zanzibar's Department of Ideology, Publicity, and Training, delivered the message at party headquarters in Kisiwandui.
Mbeto argued that recent controversies carry political dimensions best handled by government officials and politicians rather than clergy members. He drew a parallel to how politicians stay out of internal religious disputes within churches and mosques, suggesting faith leaders should reciprocate by maintaining distance from political affairs unless specifically called upon for assistance.
Mbeto argued that recent controversies carry political dimensions best handled by government officials and politicians rather than clergy members. He drew a parallel to how politicians stay out of internal religious disputes within churches and mosques, suggesting faith leaders should reciprocate by maintaining distance from political affairs unless specifically called upon for assistance.
