Why Lowassa lost in CCM nomination battle

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Lowassa - I Lost a Battle Not War
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Dar es Salaam — Chadema's presidential contender in the October 25 General Election Mr Edward Lowassa has revealed that he is going to remain in active politics even after losing the election which he insists was rigged. Addressing a press conference ...
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Chadema’s presidential contender in the October 25  General Election Mr Edward Lowassa has revealed that he is going to remain in active politics even after losing the election which he insists was rigged.

The opposition coalition Ukawa yesterday nominated former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa as its presidential candidate and Mr Juma Duni Haji as his running mate. Mr Lowassa was nominated by Ukawa – which comprises Chadema, CUF, NCCR-Mageuzi and NLD – just eight days after defecting to Chadema from the ruling CCM on July 27.

Lowassa collects nomination forms; vows fair campaigns
Daily News
UNION presidential candidate on Chadema ticket, Mr Edward Lowassa, collected nomination forms from the National Electoral Commission (NEC) offices in Dar es Salaam amidst pomp and fanfare by hundreds of party supporters. Flanked by his running ...

Process shrouded in secrecy

Nyalandu, two other rulling party members pick up nomination forms for the post of president

Dr Magufuli said he decided to try his luck after many people asked him to join the race to succeed President Jakaya Kikwete

Dodoma. The CCM presidential nomination enters a crucial stage when the Central Committee (CC) meets today.

Is it going to be a battle between establishment candidates?

 BY: Mohamed Matope

So far, there are no CCM candidates running for the 2015 presidential nomination - well at least not officially. However, the line of potential contenders is already crowded and continually getting longer.

More than two-dozen key members of CCM are holding serious conversations with their nearest and dearest: their families, their friends and their supporters. In addition, at least ten of these members have...