Magufuli criticized for arresting Wema Sepetu and Diamond

Tanzania President John Magufuli has been criticized by one of his officials for arresting celebrities in Tanzania as he intensifies his war on drugs.

Government minister Nape Nnauye said that Magufuli is putting his focus on the wrong people.

Most of these listed are victims of drug use. They are as sick as other victims of drug abuse; the difference is that they have big names and we all know them,” he said.

Diamond and five other celebrities including Wema Sepetu, Ray C, Vanesa Mdee and Nay Wa Mitego were summoned by the police to be questioned about drug trafficking early this month.

“Nobody should be spared in this war against illicit drugs; no matter how famous or what status that person has in the society,” Magufuli ordered.

Kenya has also intensified its hunt for drug barons especially in the coast region. President Uhuru Kenyatta, just like Magufuli has promised no one will be spared.

“Be it a politician, minister, a police officer, a son or daughter of a big wig, the law should follow its course. “Even if it is my wife dealing in drugs she should face the music… the drugs have effects on the young workforce but are still being sold like groundnuts,” said Magufuli.