Zanzibar Minister of State (Union and Defence Affairs), Mr Mohammed Aboud Mohamed, has said that the military display on the 50th anniversary of Zanzibar’s revolution was a message that “we are fully prepared for self-defence.”
Minister of State- Second Vice President Office Mr Mohammed Aboud Mohammed
“We in the isles are fully prepared for action at any time. We have military equipment stationed in Zanzibar, but we are also able to have more at any time there is a need,” said Mr Aboud.
He was responding to a question by Mr Mohammed Mbwana Hamad (CUF- Chambani), who wanted to know why some of the military hardware showcased during the revolution’s 50th anniversary was returned to Tanzania mainland after the show.
Both the minister and the legislator thanked the people and members of security and defence forces for the ‘admirable’ show including the parade to celebrate the half century of the revolution.
By ISSA YUSSUF, Tanzania Daily News
