Dr Slaa Releaves Of His Ambassadorial Status -

By STAFF REPORTER

The country’s long-standing Politician, Dr Wilbroad Slaa has been stripped of his diplomatic status.

According to a statement released by Director of Presidential Communications Ms Zuhura Yunus, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has decided to strip Dr Slaa’s Ambassadorial title, with effect from September 1, 2023.

On 23rd November, 2017, the fifth phrase President Dr John Magufuli appointed Dr. Slaa as an ambassador.

After the appointment, he took the oath of office ready to represent the country in Stockholm, Sweden.

Dr Willibrod Peter Slaa, Born on October 29, 1948, the former Member of Parliament for Karatu Constituency has risen from politics, priesthood to politics again.

Dr Slaa is a holder of various academic qualifications, including a PhD in law from St Urban University in Rome, Italy, in 1977.

The politician previously attended Kipalapala Seminary in Tabora Region, where he obtained certificate in theology in 1977 and Kibosho Seminary School in Kilimanjaro Region, where he got a certificate in philosophy in 1973.

Between 1992 and 1998, Dr Slaa was managing director of the Tanzania Society for the Blind. From 1985 to 1991, he was secretary-general of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference and between 1982 and 1985, he was director of the Diocese of Mbulu Development.

Dr Slaa was elected Chadema secretary-general 2002. He previously served as Chadema vice-chairman from 1998 to 2002 and Chadema MP for Karatu and member of the party’s National Executive Committee.