The Zanzibar House of Representatives elected Zuberi Ali Maulid of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) as its new Speaker during its inaugural meeting today in Chukwani, Unguja. Maulid won by a wide margin, securing 53 votes, or 94 percent of the ballots cast.
Other candidates in the race were Naima Salum Hamad (UDP), Suleiman Ali Khamis (ADC), and Chausiku Khatib Muhammed (NLD). None of the first two candidates received any votes, while Muhammed garnered three. Following his election, Maulid was sworn in and began his duties as Speaker.
The House will choose a Deputy Speaker later today. President Hussein Ali Mwinyi is scheduled to address the House and formally inaugurate its activities tomorrow, in accordance with Zanzibar’s Constitution.
Other candidates in the race were Naima Salum Hamad (UDP), Suleiman Ali Khamis (ADC), and Chausiku Khatib Muhammed (NLD). None of the first two candidates received any votes, while Muhammed garnered three. Following his election, Maulid was sworn in and began his duties as Speaker.
The House will choose a Deputy Speaker later today. President Hussein Ali Mwinyi is scheduled to address the House and formally inaugurate its activities tomorrow, in accordance with Zanzibar’s Constitution.
