Zanzibar's VP tells a town that peace is everyone's boring homework. Second Vice-President Hemed Suleiman Abdulla addressed residents in Nanguji, South Pemba, after prayers at Al-Nassri Mosque, framing peace as a critical duty for any Zanzibari worried about the future. He insisted that all current development hinges on keeping the peace and handing it off to the next generation so they can also enjoy a stable life. Abdulla pushed people to reject hate, selfish behavior, and anything that strips away human dignity, stating everyone on the islands is a sibling.
He specifically asked Nanguji locals to keep teaching each other about unity and sticking together, calling these concepts the foundation for any forward movement. During the sermon, religious leader Ali Mohammed Ali also advised Muslims to reinforce their bonds of brotherhood, especially during holy months like Rajab, to gain divine favor. He additionally requested that the congregation pray for government leaders to help them successfully bring development projects to the public.
He specifically asked Nanguji locals to keep teaching each other about unity and sticking together, calling these concepts the foundation for any forward movement. During the sermon, religious leader Ali Mohammed Ali also advised Muslims to reinforce their bonds of brotherhood, especially during holy months like Rajab, to gain divine favor. He additionally requested that the congregation pray for government leaders to help them successfully bring development projects to the public.