When it comes to names of prominent government officials, our brothers in Tanzania never disappoint.
‘‘ Tunaye Suluhu, Mpango na Majaliwa
Exit John POMBE MAGUFULI enter Samia Suluhu for president. The prime minister is called Kassim MAJALIWA and now we have Philip MPANGO as the country’s number two.
Dr Philip Mpango is set to be sworn in as Tanzania’s next vice president after Parliament Tuesday approved his nomination for the post.
President Samia Suluhu nominated him to fill the post that fell vacant when she was sworn in as Head of State following John pombe Magufuli’s death.
All the 363 MPs in the House gave their approval for Dr Mpango to become the next vice president.
He will be sworn in as the VP on Wednesday at State House Chamwino, Dodoma.
Following the confirmation, Speaker Job Ndugai declared the post for Buhigwe MP vacant as Dr. Mpango now ceases to be a Member of Parliament as spelled out in the constitution. Buhigwe constituency is in Kigoma, northwestern Tanzania.
