Following recommendations by a Presidential Commission, the country has adopted a multi- party political system, and has held a successful General Election in 1995. It is also signatory to the Lome Convention. Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the father of the nation, was the founder president followed by Mzee Alhaji Hassan Mwinyi. The two former presidents are now in retirement. According to the constitution, ministers who are appointed by the Prime Minister must be members of Parliament.
Plans are underway to have all ministries move to the de-jure capital.
Apart from ministries, the government administration is done through Regional Commissioners, who are governors of Regions and district Commissioners who are governors of districts. The government discharges its function also through a system of local governments led by City Municipal and District Councils. Members to the councils are democratically elected. All political parties do take part in the elections. Youths' Development and Sports Prof. Juma Athumani Kapuya Minister for Home Affairs Mohamed Seif Khatib Minister for Communication and Transport Prof.