This is now the bone of contention between Muslims and the government. Muslims without mincing words are now pointing an accusing finger to the Church particularly the Catholic Church which it is believed in connivance with President Nyerere frustrated hopes and aspirations of Muslims in free Tanganyika, a country they liberated from colonialism in 1961. [58] Muslims are now organising nationwide mass rallies which openly and in live broadcasts through Muslim radio stations denounce the church, criticise the government and church agents within the ruling party CCM and the Parliament for oppressing Muslims. Seemingly derogatory words like “pandikizi” (singular) and “mapandikizi” (plural) meaning “turncoats;” or the new coined word “Mfumo Kristo” roughly meaning “Christian dominance” are now part of the Muslim and Swahili vocabulary.
Hapana shaka kukosekana kwa taarifa kutoka vyombo vya usalama kuipa serikali kumetokana na Kambona na [Job] Lusinde kulibomowa Tawi la Usalama na badala yake kuwaweka watu wa T.A.N.U. aliowachaguwa Kambona.”16 Licha ya kuwa hawakuwa na taarifa za kiusalama watawala wa Kiingereza waliamuwa kupeleka jeshi la Makamandoo kurudisha amani na utulivu Tanganyika na kumrudisha kitini Mwalimu Nyerere.