The merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar has long been a source of contention, with critics arguing that the initial discussions leading to its endorsement in 1964 were conducted secretly and the official announcement on April 26 came as a surprise – an unwelcome one in some quarters.
Alisema wanaojitokeza sasa kutaka Tanganyika na Zanzibar ziwe na Muungano wa mkataba, aliwaita mawakala na vibaraka wanaopigania kuurudisha ukoloni huo kwa kigezo cha demokrasia ya vyama vingi na mjadala wa ukusanyaji na uratibu wa maoni ya Katiba mpya.