Lissu assumes office with message of hope!, ‘’I will stand for justice and fairness’’
”We will not sideline anyone. We will work together and ensure everyone gets justice”
”We will not sideline anyone. We will work together and ensure everyone gets justice”
Mbowe became the Chadema Chairman in 2004, taking over from Bob Makani. During his time, he helped Chadema grow from a small party into Tanzania’s main opposition force
Lissu garnered 513 votes, translating to 51.5% of the total votes cast. Mbowe got 482 votes (48.3%) while Charles Odero, who had no chance of winning, got 1 vote.
Although the official results are yet to be announced, Mbowe expressed his respect for the process and his support for Lissu’s potential leadership.
The outcome of this election could shape the future of Chadema and Tanzanian opposition politics.
The trend of enforced disappearances in Kenya has been on the rise, with cases like that of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and various youth activists raising alarm.
‘’Enyi watu wabaya mjulikanao kama watu wasiojulikana, nimezisikia njama zenu. Mnataka kuniumiza halafu mumsingizie Mwenyekiti wetu wa chama,’’ aliandika Tundu Lissu.
Ninapenda kuamini kwamba, ninyi wanachama wenzangu mnaamini nina sifa za kutosha za kugombea nafasi ya juu ya uongozi katika chama chetu
Chadema said in a statement that a candidate, George Juma Mohamed, was shot dead by police after being attacked by ruling party supporters at his home in Mkese in central Tanzania late Tuesday.
More than 14 people were detained, including top opposition figures as authorities cracked down on planned protests in Dar es Salaam