Rate President Magufuli on democratic principles

[Joshua Bukuru]

Hi guys,
I promised you that I will air my views on how I see President Magufuli performing on the 13 principles of democracy. I listed them last time but I won't explain all. There were 9 technical ones and here is what I am bringing to you. Strong mind discusses ideas. I guess you're all intellectuals! In my opinion President Magufuli scores 1/9. Is this score to be proud of..?

1. 
   Citizen participation is the most indication to whether democracy grows in a country or not. Government should involve its people in all decision making process. Participation is not only the citizen’s right but also the citizen’s duty. Citizen participation takes different stages like standing for election, becoming informed, debating issues, attending civic meetings or community meetings, being member of private (voluntary) organizations (NG’O), paying taxes and even protesting. Participation just builds a better democracy. An unknown author once wrote “listening is a function of a heart not an ear”. How does President Magufuli exercise this principle?
   
   
2. Equality; Democratic people put emphasis on this principle that all men and women are created equal. Equality ensures that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents, and believing that no one should have poorer life. All individuals are valued equally and may not be discriminated because of their race, origin, religion, disability, ethnic group, gender or sex orientation. My question are all Tanzanians valued equally? How does President Magufuli adhere to this principle?
   
   
3. Political tolerance defined as the willingness to extend the basic constitutional rights---the right to speak, to publish, to run for an office – to offensive groups and ideas. Communities, leaders and people should be tolerant to politics. The right of the minority should be protected. People who are not in power should be allowed to be organized and speak out. Minorities are what we call today opposition because they have ideas that are different from the majority. Ordinary folks should also be tolerant to each other. Democratic society comprises people of different backgrounds, faith, race, cultures, origin and for that they should differ in views on how the majority governs the country. Critics to the government is a supreme and the government should come out with answers to these critics. The goal of democracy is to make the best possible decision for the society. Suppose if the government (which is true today) denies the right to and destroys the opposition, then it also destroys democracy. To make this possible all people should be respected and their opinions are well needed. Let the society discuss, debate, oppose each other and question the government in all matters if they are not satisfied, they should protest peaceably and hold their leaders accountable. Tell me how President Magufuli upholds this principle? Observe it thoroughly!
   
   
4. Accountability in any democratic society has always been understood that elected and appointed officials to be accountable to the people. They are accountable to what they say in public and to their actions. Their power to exercise the mandate and perform at work must always reflect the will of the people. Public interests must super-exceed personal interest. They are elected or appointed to serve the public and not for themselves. Tell me what President Magufuli has done regarding to Tegeta Escrow Account. He created “Mahakama ya Mafisadi” yet nobody is charged in that court. He calls himself a “bulldozer” man to clean up the mess of the previous administration. Has he done it? Yes! According to law? The answer is No! You do it according to the laws.
   
   
5. Economic Freedom; People must have some form of economic freedom. An economic freedom embraces private ownership of property and businesses. People are also free to choose their own work and labor unions both from private sector to public sector. The role the government should hold in the economy is to be open to debates and dialogue with labor unions. It is generally accepted in democracy for government to accept free market and that the state should not control totally the economy but play a greater role in balancing the income inequality between the wealth and the poor and other forms of unfair practices among enterprises.
   
   
6. Control of abuse of power; one of the most common abuse of power is corruption which occurs when government officials use public funds for their own benefit or exercise power in an illegal way. To protect from these abuses, the state is often structures to limit the powers of government offices and the people who work in those offices. For example, the Judicial, the legislative and the executive branches of government have distinct functions and duties and can “check and balance” the powers of other branches. Additionally, independent agencies can investigate and impartial courts can punish government leaders and employees who abuse power. Our high and Supreme Court Judges are only accountable to the president. For that reason our courts are not independent. How far have we gone in this under President Magufuli?
   
   
7. Bill of rights; These are rights that defend and protect people against the abuse of power. It enshrines the rights and freedoms citizens are entitled to in the country. When bill of rights became part of the country’s constitution, then the courts have the power to enforce these rights. A bill of rights limits the power of the government and it imposes too duties on each individual citizen and organizations. Do we have a bill of rights in Tanzanian Constitution?
   
   
8. Human rights; The office of the UN human rights defines human rights as “rights inherent to all human beings. No matter of our nationality, place of residence, sex, color of our skin, ethnic origin, religion, language, disability, gay or straight, married or single, old or young or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible”. Human rights mean those values that reflect respect and human dignity. Since we all know that democracy indeed enshrines the value of every human being, then we should all live in harmony as members of one family. It is the duty and great responsibility for the government to uphold these rights. Examples of human rights are freedom of expression, association, assembly and protest. Listen to what President Magufuli has said toward 1st September when the opposition in the country will demonstrate all over the country. Listen to Interior Minister Nchemba has said…what’s wrong if people are exercising their rights?
   
   
9. Rule of law; Completely derived from international accepted standards. The world justice project (WJP) defines rule of law as “ a system in which the following four universal principles are upheld”.
10. 
    
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    1. The government and its officials and agents as well as individuals and private organizations are accountable under the law.
    2. The laws are clear, publicized, stable and just; evenly applied and protect fundamental rights including security of persons and properties.
    3. The process by which laws are enacted, administered and enforced is accessible, fair and efficient.
    4. Justice is timely delivered by competent, ethical and independent representatives and neutrals who are of sufficient number, have adequate resources and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve.
11. In a democracy, no one is above the law, neither the king nor an elected president. The rule of law means that everyone obeys the law and be accountable if they violate it. Democracy emphasizes that the law be equally, fair and consistently enforced as the “due process of law requires”. Now watch what is happening in the country? President Magufuli is the number one in violating the laws. He has replaced the rule of law into the rule of Magufuli? Where are we heading as a nation? Nobody is accountable to the law. The country has slipped into dictatorship.

President Kikwete spent most of his time in office building up a nation, President Magufuli is busy in building up a country.Even though the two are closely friends but the two statements never mean the same.

 

[Kifimbo1958]

Joshua Bukuru I think it is better to explain your points in Swahili.

 

[YEHODAYA]

Ingeandikwa kiswahili nigejibu lakini huyu kibaraka mkoloni mamboleo aliyeandika kwa lugha ya mkoloni mwingereza sina cha kumjibu.Mjibuni mliokulia na kusomea shule za wakoloni waingereza mimi nilisoma shule za kiswahili

 

[Say no to actors]

Mr presedaa is totally shallow to these principles, he is trying to generate his own Democratic principles. The guy is so smart to breach the Constitution, laws and principles......over

 

[MKWEPA KODI]

Hi guys,
I promised you that I will air my views on how I see President Magufuli performing on the 13 principles of democracy. I listed them but I won't explain all. There were 9 technical ones and here is what I am bringing to you. Strong mind discusses ideas. I guess you're all intellectuals! In my opinion President Magufuli scores 1/9. Is this score to be proud of?

1. 
   Citizen participation is the most indication to whether democracy grows in a country or not. Government should involve its people in all decision making process. Participation is not only the citizen’s right but also the citizen’s duty. Citizen participation takes different stages like standing for election, becoming informed, debating issues, attending civic meetings or community meetings, being member of private (voluntary) organizations (NG’O), paying taxes and even protesting. Participation just builds a better democracy. An unknown author once wrote “listening is a function of a heart not an ear”. How does President Magufuli exercise this principle?
   
   
2. Equality; Democratic people put emphasis on this principle that all men and women are created equal. Equality ensures that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents, and believing that no one should have poorer life. All individuals are valued equally and may not be discriminated because of their race, origin, religion, disability, ethnic group, gender or sex orientation. My question are all Tanzanians valued equally? How does President Magufuli adhere to this principle?
   
   
3. Political tolerance defined as the willingness to extend the basic constitutional rights---the right to speak, to publish, to run for an office – to offensive groups and ideas. Communities, leaders and people should be tolerant to politics. The right of the minority should be protected. People who are not in power should be allowed to be organized and speak out. Minorities are what we call today opposition because they have ideas that are different from the majority. Ordinary folks should also be tolerant to each other. Democratic society comprises people of different backgrounds, faith, race, cultures, origin and for that they should differ in views on how the majority governs the country. Critics to the government is a supreme and the government should come out with answers to these critics. The goal of democracy is to make the best possible decision for the society. Suppose if the government (which is true today) denies the right to and destroys the opposition, then it also destroys democracy. To make this possible all people should be respected and their opinions are well needed. Let the society discuss, debate, oppose each other and question the government in all matters if they are not satisfied, they should protest peaceably and hold their leaders accountable. Tell me how President Magufuli upholds this principle? Observe it thoroughly!
   
   
4. Accountability in any democratic society has always been understood that elected and appointed officials to be accountable to the people. They are accountable to what they say in public and to their actions. Their power to exercise the mandate and perform at work must always reflect the will of the people. Public interests must super-exceed personal interest. They are elected or appointed to serve the public and not for themselves. Tell me what President Magufuli has done regarding to Tegeta Escrow Account. He created “Mahakama ya Mafisadi” yet nobody is charged in that court. He calls himself a “bulldozer” man to clean up the mess of the previous administration. Has he done it? Yes! According to law? The answer is No! You do it according to the laws.
   
   
5. Economic Freedom; People must have some form of economic freedom. An economic freedom embraces private ownership of property and businesses. People are also free to choose their own work and labor unions both from private sector to public sector. The role the government should hold in the economy is to be open to debates and dialogue with labor unions. It is generally accepted in democracy for government to accept free market and that the state should not control totally the economy but play a greater role in balancing the income inequality between the wealth and the poor and other forms of unfair practices among enterprises.
   
   
6. Control of abuse of power; one of the most common abuse of power is corruption which occurs when government officials use public funds for their own benefit or exercise power in an illegal way. To protect from these abuses, the state is often structures to limit the powers of government offices and the people who work in those offices. For example, the Judicial, the legislative and the executive branches of government have distinct functions and duties and can “check and balance” the powers of other branches. Additionally, independent agencies can investigate and impartial courts can punish government leaders and employees who abuse power. Our high and Supreme Court Judges are only accountable to the president. For that reason our courts are not independent. How far have we gone in this under President Magufuli?
   
   
7. Bill of rights; These are rights that defend and protect people against the abuse of power. It enshrines the rights and freedoms citizens are entitled to in the country. When bill of rights became part of the country’s constitution, then the courts have the power to enforce these rights. A bill of rights limits the power of the government and it imposes too duties on each individual citizen and organizations. Do we have a bill of rights in Tanzanian Constitution?
   
   
8. Human rights; The office of the UN human rights defines human rights as “rights inherent to all human beings. No matter of our nationality, place of residence, sex, color of our skin, ethnic origin, religion, language, disability, gay or straight, married or single, old or young or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible”. Human rights mean those values that reflect respect and human dignity. Since we all know that democracy indeed enshrines the value of every human being, then we should all live in harmony as members of one family. It is the duty and great responsibility for the government to uphold these rights. Examples of human rights are freedom of expression, association, assembly and protest. Listen to what President Magufuli has said toward 1st September when the opposition in the country will demonstrate all over the country. Listen to Interior Minister Nchemba has said…what’s wrong if people are exercising their rights?
   
   
9. Rule of law; Completely derived from international accepted standards. The world justice project (WJP) defines rule of law as “ a system in which the following four universal principles are upheld”.

1. 
   
   1. The government and its officials and agents as well as individuals and private organizations are accountable under the law.
   2. The law are clear, publicized, stable and just; evenly applied and protect fundamental rights including security of persons and properties.
   3. The process by which laws are enacted, administered and enforced is accessible, fair and efficient.
   4. Justice is timely delivered by competent, ethical and independent representatives and neutrals who are of sufficient number, have adequate resources and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve.
   In a democracy, no one is above the law, neither the king nor an elected president. The rule of law means that everyone obeys the law and be accountable if they violate it. Democracy emphasizes that the law be equally, fair and consistently enforced as the “due process of law requires”. Now watch what is happening in the country? President Magufuli is the number one in violating the laws. He has replaced the rule of law into the rule of Magufuli? Where are we heading as a nation? Nobody is accountable to the law. The country has slipped into dictatorship.

Mkuu umemaliza mimi sina cha kuongezea

 

[Chiwaso]

Hi guys,
I promised you that I will air my views on how I see President Magufuli performing on the 13 principles of democracy. I listed them but I won't explain all. There were 9 technical ones and here is what I am bringing to you. Strong mind discusses ideas. I guess you're all intellectuals! In my opinion President Magufuli scores 1/9. Is this score to be proud of?

1. 
   Citizen participation is the most indication to whether democracy grows in a country or not. Government should involve its people in all decision making process. Participation is not only the citizen’s right but also the citizen’s duty. Citizen participation takes different stages like standing for election, becoming informed, debating issues, attending civic meetings or community meetings, being member of private (voluntary) organizations (NG’O), paying taxes and even protesting. Participation just builds a better democracy. An unknown author once wrote “listening is a function of a heart not an ear”. How does President Magufuli exercise this principle?
   
   
2. Equality; Democratic people put emphasis on this principle that all men and women are created equal. Equality ensures that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents, and believing that no one should have poorer life. All individuals are valued equally and may not be discriminated because of their race, origin, religion, disability, ethnic group, gender or sex orientation. My question are all Tanzanians valued equally? How does President Magufuli adhere to this principle?
   
   
3. Political tolerance defined as the willingness to extend the basic constitutional rights---the right to speak, to publish, to run for an office – to offensive groups and ideas. Communities, leaders and people should be tolerant to politics. The right of the minority should be protected. People who are not in power should be allowed to be organized and speak out. Minorities are what we call today opposition because they have ideas that are different from the majority. Ordinary folks should also be tolerant to each other. Democratic society comprises people of different backgrounds, faith, race, cultures, origin and for that they should differ in views on how the majority governs the country. Critics to the government is a supreme and the government should come out with answers to these critics. The goal of democracy is to make the best possible decision for the society. Suppose if the government (which is true today) denies the right to and destroys the opposition, then it also destroys democracy. To make this possible all people should be respected and their opinions are well needed. Let the society discuss, debate, oppose each other and question the government in all matters if they are not satisfied, they should protest peaceably and hold their leaders accountable. Tell me how President Magufuli upholds this principle? Observe it thoroughly!
   
   
4. Accountability in any democratic society has always been understood that elected and appointed officials to be accountable to the people. They are accountable to what they say in public and to their actions. Their power to exercise the mandate and perform at work must always reflect the will of the people. Public interests must super-exceed personal interest. They are elected or appointed to serve the public and not for themselves. Tell me what President Magufuli has done regarding to Tegeta Escrow Account. He created “Mahakama ya Mafisadi” yet nobody is charged in that court. He calls himself a “bulldozer” man to clean up the mess of the previous administration. Has he done it? Yes! According to law? The answer is No! You do it according to the laws.
   
   
5. Economic Freedom; People must have some form of economic freedom. An economic freedom embraces private ownership of property and businesses. People are also free to choose their own work and labor unions both from private sector to public sector. The role the government should hold in the economy is to be open to debates and dialogue with labor unions. It is generally accepted in democracy for government to accept free market and that the state should not control totally the economy but play a greater role in balancing the income inequality between the wealth and the poor and other forms of unfair practices among enterprises.
   
   
6. Control of abuse of power; one of the most common abuse of power is corruption which occurs when government officials use public funds for their own benefit or exercise power in an illegal way. To protect from these abuses, the state is often structures to limit the powers of government offices and the people who work in those offices. For example, the Judicial, the legislative and the executive branches of government have distinct functions and duties and can “check and balance” the powers of other branches. Additionally, independent agencies can investigate and impartial courts can punish government leaders and employees who abuse power. Our high and Supreme Court Judges are only accountable to the president. For that reason our courts are not independent. How far have we gone in this under President Magufuli?
   
   
7. Bill of rights; These are rights that defend and protect people against the abuse of power. It enshrines the rights and freedoms citizens are entitled to in the country. When bill of rights became part of the country’s constitution, then the courts have the power to enforce these rights. A bill of rights limits the power of the government and it imposes too duties on each individual citizen and organizations. Do we have a bill of rights in Tanzanian Constitution?
   
   
8. Human rights; The office of the UN human rights defines human rights as “rights inherent to all human beings. No matter of our nationality, place of residence, sex, color of our skin, ethnic origin, religion, language, disability, gay or straight, married or single, old or young or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible”. Human rights mean those values that reflect respect and human dignity. Since we all know that democracy indeed enshrines the value of every human being, then we should all live in harmony as members of one family. It is the duty and great responsibility for the government to uphold these rights. Examples of human rights are freedom of expression, association, assembly and protest. Listen to what President Magufuli has said toward 1st September when the opposition in the country will demonstrate all over the country. Listen to Interior Minister Nchemba has said…what’s wrong if people are exercising their rights?
   
   
9. Rule of law; Completely derived from international accepted standards. The world justice project (WJP) defines rule of law as “ a system in which the following four universal principles are upheld”.

1. 
   
   1. The government and its officials and agents as well as individuals and private organizations are accountable under the law.
   2. The law are clear, publicized, stable and just; evenly applied and protect fundamental rights including security of persons and properties.
   3. The process by which laws are enacted, administered and enforced is accessible, fair and efficient.
   4. Justice is timely delivered by competent, ethical and independent representatives and neutrals who are of sufficient number, have adequate resources and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve.
   In a democracy, no one is above the law, neither the king nor an elected president. The rule of law means that everyone obeys the law and be accountable if they violate it. Democracy emphasizes that the law be equally, fair and consistently enforced as the “due process of law requires”. Now watch what is happening in the country? President Magufuli is the number one in violating the laws. He has replaced the rule of law into the rule of Magufuli? Where are we heading as a nation? Nobody is accountable to the law. The country has slipped into dictatorship.

Alternatively, explain to us elements of the autocratic leader.

 

[Mwana]

My dear friend as you know our presedaa is totally against this language,may you please change it to Swahili or sukuma to make him to get your message?

Nonsense!

 

[Edson]

Magufuli is temperamentaly unfit for the job...he cannot think beyond the next meal..his decision are limited to 140 characters....he is totaly an average person when it comes to his IQ....he is a captive of his own identity living in prison of his own creation...
In short we have the wrong person to lead us to our destination....

 

[MKWEPA KODI]

Mr presedaa is totally shallow to these principles, he is trying to generate his own Democratic principles. The guy is so smart to breach the Constitution, laws and principles......over

Viongozi wa chini yake wameanza kutengua kauli zake waziri wa afya katengua, mkuu wa mkoa wa dar katengua, wassira katengua, na inavyoonekana wataendelea kutengua kauli zake

 

[Toxic Concotion]

Mr presedaa is totally shallow to these principles, he is trying to generate his own Democratic principles. The guy is so smart to breach the Constitution, laws and principles......over

Smart is an insult to the guy who thinks God has chosen him to be what he is. He is the 'divine' incarnation of democracy (as per his own beliefs)

 

[UKAWA2]

Ingeandikwa kiswahili nigejibu lakini huyu kibaraka mkoloni mamboleo aliyeandika kwa lugha ya mkoloni mwingereza sina cha kumjibu.Mjibuni mliokulia na kusomea shule za wakoloni waingereza mimi nilisoma shule za kiswahili

Sema tu ukweli kwamba huku chumbani mmekanywa kwamba msiwe kinyume na baba lao ambaye kwenye hii lugha anatolewa ndukiiiiiii!!

 

[mkuuwakaya]

Absolutely right

 

[DNR]

0.3

 

[The Engeez]

Ingeandikwa kiswahili nigejibu lakini huyu kibaraka mkoloni mamboleo aliyeandika kwa lugha ya mkoloni mwingereza sina cha kumjibu.Mjibuni mliokulia na kusomea shule za wakoloni waingereza mimi nilisoma shule za kiswahili

Umjibu kwani wewe ndo Magufuli?Sema uchangie,

 

[dudus]

Mkuu hapo No. 2 - Equality: ... neither should be discriminated based on their education level. Naona hako kamtindo kanaanza kuendekezwa siku za hivi karibuni. Hizi habari za watoto wetu ambao hawaku-perform kufikia points anazotaka Prof. Ndalichako kutokana na sababu mbali mbali nyingi zikiwa nje ya uwezo wao kupewa majina ya ajabu ajabu iwe na media au hata viongozi sio kazuri sana na ni ubaguzi. Wapewe nafasi na sio kuwafungia kabisa eti hawaruhusiwi kukanyaga elimu ya juu.

 

[Say no to actors]

0.3

0.3 what? Are kuropoka agent? As statist I'm rating the thread in 0.999 probability and it is falling in the acceptance region.

 

[Say no to actors]

Absolutely right

Big up guy, the author is a great thinker.... over

 

[Adili]

Mkuu hapo No. 2 - Equality: ... neither should be discriminated based on their education level. Naona hako kamtindo kanaanza kuendekezwa siku za hivi karibuni. Hizi habari za watoto wetu ambao hawaku-perform kufikia points anazotaka Prof. Ndalichako kutokana na sababu mbali mbali nyingi zikiwa nje ya uwezo wao kupewa majina ya ajabu ajabu iwe na media au hata viongozi sio kazuri sana na ni ubaguzi. Wapewe nafasi na sio kuwafungia kabisa eti hawaruhusiwi kukanyaga elimu ya juu.

Umesahau kusema watimize viwango vinavyotakiwa

 

[Say no to actors]

Viongozi wa chini yake wameanza kutengua kauli zake waziri wa afya katengua, mkuu wa mkoa wa dar katengua, wassira katengua, na inavyoonekana wataendelea kutengua kauli zake

Tena watatengua zaidi na ndipo ataonekana kuangukia kwenye rejected region.

 

[Say no to actors]

Umesahau kusema watimize viwango vinavyotakiwa

Viwango gani, vya kimataifa au kitaifa? Elewa kuwa our higher education should use international criteria to enroll it's scholars and academic employees. If you need to use magufuri's criteria automatically we need to rate our higher education national wise and not internationally.