logo
ADVERTISEMENT

Zanzibar first Vice President Seif Sharif Hamad dies at 77

"He leaves a towering legacy of service, commitment and passion for improving lives."

image
by NANCY AGUTU

News17 February 2021 - 11:20
ADVERTISEMENT

In Summary


  • •Tanzania presiden John Magufuli sent his condolence message through social media on Wednesday.
  • •"Nimepokea kwa masikitiko taarifa ya kifo cha Mhe. Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, aliyekuwa Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar," he said.
Zanzibar first Vice President Seif Sharif Hamad ./CONCAR

Zanzibar first Vice President Seif Sharif Hamad has died at the age of 77.

Tanzania president John Magufuli sent his condolence message through social media on Wednesday.

"Nimepokea kwa masikitiko taarifa ya kifo cha Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, aliyekuwa Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar," he said.

He added: "Natoa pole kwa Rais wa Zanzibar Mhe. Dkt. Mwinyi, Familia, Wazanzibari, wanachama wa ACT-Wazalendo na Watanzania wote. Mungu amweke mahali pema peponi,Amina."

UK commissioner to Tanzania David Concar also sent his condolences.

"Saddened by news of the death of Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, a giant of Zanzibar politics who will be greatly missed," Concar tweeted.

"He leaves a towering legacy of service, commitment and passion for improving lives. My condolences to his family and the people of Zanzibar. Upumzike kwa amani."

He became the first person in Tanzania to publicly reveal a Covid-19 status since April last year when Magufuli declared the country coronavirus-free.

ADVERTISEMENT

logo© The Star 2024. All rights reserved