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Movement for Liberation of Tanganyika

Dar es salaam, Tanzania

New Constitution

We demand a new, people-centered constitution that restores trust, protects rights, and redefines power relations between citizens, institutions, and the Union.

Proposition

  1. Strengthening Separation of Powers
    • Fully independent judiciary with transparent appointment procedures.
    • Strong parliamentary autonomy with reduced executive dominance.
    • Term limits protection—clear, non-amendable two-term presidential limit.
    • Independent constitutional court to arbitrate constitutional disputes and check excesses.
  2. Electoral Governance
    • Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) appointed through a non-political, public vetting process.
    • Constitutionally protected free and fair elections, including equal media access and transparent results transmission.
    • Clear dispute resolution mechanisms to avoid political influence.
  3. Union and Federal Structure Reform
    • Transition to a three-government system: Tanganyika Government, Zanzibar Government, and Union Government.
    • Clear redistribution of powers and revenue between levels of government.
    • Constitutional clarity on Union matters to eliminate decades-old ambiguity.
    • Strong intergovernmental coordination mechanisms.
  4. Human Rights and Freedoms
    • Explicit protection for freedom of expression, assembly, and media.
    • Protection against unlawful detention, torture, and political harassment.
    • A strengthened Bill of Rights, enforceable without restrictive clauses.
    • Rights for women, youth, PWDs, and marginalized groups clearly codified.
  5. Security Sector Accountability
    • Constitutional oversight bodies for police, intelligence, and military.
    • Clear rules restricting deployment of security forces during elections.
    • Publicly accountable reporting and civilian-led oversight boards.
  6. Governance & Anti-Corruption
    • Independent anti-corruption agency with constitutional protection.
    • Mandatory public declaration of wealth by senior officials.
    • Strengthened procurement rules and whistleblower protections.
  7. Local Government Empowerment
    • Constitutionally defined local government autonomy.
    • Direct community participation in planning and budgeting.
    • Guaranteed percentage allocations of national revenue.
  8. Digital Rights (New Item)
    • Privacy rights protecting citizens’ data.
    • Legal limits on state surveillance.
    • Digital governance transparency and algorithmic accountability.
  9. Environmental & Natural Resource Protection (New Item)
    • Constitutional protection of forests, land, waterways, and minerals.
    • Transparent resource contracts and benefit-sharing for communities.
    • Environmental justice mechanisms.

Current Challenges

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Executive Dominance

The current constitutional arrangement places disproportionate power in the presidency, weakening parliament, judiciary, and oversight bodies.

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Ambiguous Union Structure

Unclear division of powers between Zanzibar, mainland (Tanganyika), and Union Government fuels friction and periodic conflict.

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Weak Judicial Independence

Judicial appointments and funding are influenced by the executive, undermining impartiality and trust.

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Politicized Electoral System

The National Electoral Commission is partisan, weakening credibility of elections and fueling unrest.

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Limited Civic and Media Freedoms

Restrictions on expression and assembly create fear, limit political participation, and exacerbate tensions.

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Weak Local Government

Local authorities lack constitutional protection, making them vulnerable to political interference and inconsistent funding.

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Inadequate Human Rights Protections

The Bill of Rights lacks strong enforcement mechanisms and includes restrictive clauses enabling state overreach.

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Weak Local Government

The current constitution does not fully address digital rights, modern governance, climate concerns, or growing population needs.

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Demands

  1. Launch an Inclusive, National Constitutional Reform Process
    • Establish a Constitutional Review Commission with representation from youth, women, civil society, opposition, religious groups, and academia.
    • Conduct national consultations across all regions and demographics.
    • Ensure transparency through public reports and open hearings.
  2. Electoral Governance
    • Base the draft on consultation outcomes—not political interests.
    • Guarantee strong separation of powers and institutional independence.
    • Embed human rights with enforceable mechanisms.
  3. Union and Federal Structure Reform
    • Implement a clear, three-government model with defined mandates.
    • Create resource-sharing frameworks and intergovernmental councils.
    • Ensure fairness, autonomy, and accountability on both sides.
  4. Human Rights and Freedoms
    • Enshrine an independent electoral body in the constitution.
    • Deploy digital transparency tools for results verification.
    • Establish impartial election dispute resolution mechanisms.
  5. Security Sector Accountability
    • Protect civic space in the constitution.
    • Legalize peaceful assembly and shield activists/journalists.
    • Ensure public access to information.
  6. Governance & Anti-Corruption
    • Introduce constitutional civilian oversight boards.
    • Enforce accountability for abuses with non-negotiable penalties.
  7. Local Government Empowerment
    • Digital privacy and data rights.
    • Environmental protection and climate resilience.
    • Disability rights and inclusive governance.
  8. Digital Rights (New Item)
    • A final referendum will give legitimacy and ownership of the constitution to the people.

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You do not need permission. If you believe Tanzania belongs to its people—not to one party, one family, or one palace—then you are already MOLITA.

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