Chadema, Tundu Lissu

Tundu Lissu elected Chadema Chairman ahead of election
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the Chadema party, defeating long-time leader Freeman Mbowe
Tundu Lissu outlines his vision after being elected national chairman for Chadema
Dar es Salaam. Tundu Lissu has officially assumed his new role as the national chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party Chadema, with a pledge to rebuild and strengthen the party while ensuring justice and fairness in its internal processes.
Tanzania's opposition leaders Mbowe and Lissu vow to strengthen Chadema regardless of election outcome
Dar es Salaam. Key contenders in the Chadema chairmanship position have vowed to unite and strengthen their party, regardless of the outcome of its leadership election.Mr Freeman Mbowe and Mr Tundu Lissu said on Tuesday that it was important for them to remain united and build Chadema irrespective of who between them is elected the party’s new chairman.
Turning point for CHADEMA: Mbowe, Lissu supporters eye Chairmanship outcome
CHADEMA national chairman Freeman Mbow and Vice Chairperson, Tundu Lissu supporters celebrate as the moment of truth arrives. Today’s vote will finally decide who takes the helm of CHADEMA after months of speculation.
Fiery Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu elected to head opposition party
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, ousting long-running leader Freeman Mbowe in an intense race. Lissu campaigned for changes in the party leadership while criticising the way it was being run, amid heated exchanges that were seen as exposing internal divisions.
Tundu Lissu’s tough task after wresting Chadema from Freeman Mbowe
Lissu, previously the party’s vice-chair and Mbowe’s deputy, secured 51.4 percent of the vote against Mbowe’s 48.2 percent in a tightly contested race.
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Fiery Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Elected Head of Chadema
Tanzania’s main opposition party elected Tundu Lissu as its chairman Wednesday, a victory that positions him to contest the presidential election later this year.
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Observers' take on Chadema’s 'historic polls, golden standard'
DESIRE for change within the leading opposition party explains the victory of former Chadema Mainland vice chairman Tundu ...
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Reimagining the opposition: The significance of Lissu’s leadership
“Lissu has consistently been a vocal critic of government policies and human rights abuses. His leadership could unify the ...
Tanzania election: What chance does the opposition have?
Tanzania has been ruled by the same party since independence. The main opposition party, Chadema, is now preparing for the ...
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D-Day for CHADEMA’s leadership race
DAR ES SALAAM: THE much-anticipated intraparty election of Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), the country’s main ...
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It’s D-day for Tanzania’s Chadema chairmanship battle
The highly anticipated election has gripped party members and political observers, with both camps expressing unwavering ...
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Chadema leadership battle reaches ‘critical juncture’
Dar es Salaam. The next 48 hours or so will be crucial as Chadema embarks on a highly competitive leadership race.This important period will determine the party’s national leadership, including the ...
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Its official: Lissu wins Chadema charmanship
Lissu won 513 votes, narrowly defeating outgoing chairman Freeman Mbowe, who garnered 482 votes (48.03percent) ...