Dar es Salaam, Sept. 29 -- ZANZIBAR presidential candidate on CCM ticket Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi has pledged high level of discipline and accountability in public services, if elected on October 28th this year.

"I will stand firm against laziness and embezzlement of public resources," Dr Mwinyi vowed at a well-attended campaign rally at Gando constituency in North Pemba region's Wete District on Sunday.

The presidential hopeful said he envisages forming the government that will never tolerate unaccountable officers, describing unaccountability as an impediment to attainment of the envisioned social and economic development.

"If you elect me, besides other great things that I will do for the country, accountability will be my top priority...