Lowassa’s defection to alter polls drama landscape

Augustino Lyatonga Mrema was a household name during the 1995 General Election. The man, who had served as the minister for Home Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister in the Ali Hassan Mwinyi’s administration, defected from ruling party CCM to the then main opposition party NCCR-Mageuzi and ran for the presidency.

TheCitizen

Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

TheCitizen

30 Jul

Ruling party silent over Lowassa defection

Expectations that the ruling party would come out and speak about the decision by former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa to defect to Chadema didn’t materialise yesterday after a highly publicised press conference was turned into an occasion to thank the media for “its good work

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

30 Oct

There’s more CCM polls drama ahead of 2015

 As the debate on the eligible contestant for the 2015 presidential seat continues to heat the polity, the public must get ready for more surprises as days go on.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

17 Oct

Lowassa warns electoral body against polls flaws

Chadema’s presidential candidate Edward Lowassa has warned the National Electoral Commission (NEC) saying any mistake on its part could plunge the nation into election-related chaos.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

15 Aug

Lowassa vows to fight laziness if elected in October polls

Chadema presidential candidate Edward Lowassa declared yesterday that, if elected in the October polls, his government will work hard and apply a policy of zero tolerance of laziness. Mr Lowassa, who has the support of opposition political parties that are members of the Coalition of Defenders of the People’s Constitution (Ukawa), also promised to turn Mbeya into a world-class city when he goes to Ikulu.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

12 Mar

MY TAKE ON THIS: Play with draft but do not alter the purpose

>The quest for a new constitution though dates back to decades ago; Tanzanians clearly showed they are fed up with the 1977 Constitution after the 50th anniversary of their nation.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

29 Jul

Chadema leaders defend defection

Chadema leaders took to social media yesterday to explain the party’s decision to take in former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa, who has defected from CCM.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Nigerian senators in mass defection

At least 11 Senators from Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's party defect to the opposition, the latest in a series of desertions.

 

5 years ago

Simple Flying

08 Mar

Hawaiian Airlines To Alter Tokyo-Haneda Service

Hawaiian Airlines To Alter Tokyo-Haneda Service  Simple FlyingHawaiian suspends flights to Tokyo Haneda | News  FlightglobalGlobal airlines claim 'double standard' in Haneda's new routes  Nikkei Asian ReviewHawaii events, travel hit by coronavirus fears  Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHawaiian Suspending Japan To Kona Flights  Big Island Video NewsView Full coverage on Google News

 

10 years ago

Daily News

13 Aug

Conflict triggers defection of over 1700 members

Conflict triggers defection of over 1700 members
Daily News
MORE than 1,700 Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) members have joined the opposition Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), citing conflicts within the ruling party. The move was triggered by Maasai community leaders who persuaded a ...

 

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