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 party and rally supporters around a clear vision, particularly on issues like governance, rule of law, and constitutional reforms,” Dr Kabobe noted.
Tanzania Opposition Names New Leader Ahead Of Election
Tanzania's main opposition party has chosen a new leader ahead of general elections due in October at a time when it faces increasing political repression.
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.
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.
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Tundu Lissu (L), new chairperson of Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), Tanzania's main opposition party, and defeated incumbent chairperson Freeman Mbowe (R) are seen during a national congress in Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania’s Chadema Party Faces Leadership Choice Ahead of 2025 Election
Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, is gearing up for the October 2025 elections. Before that, however, the party has to decide on a leader as well as its flagbearer for the upcoming election.
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Lissu vows reforms, Mbowe urges healing
In his acceptance speech, the new chairman described the election as historic for the party, setting new standards ...
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Freeman Mbowe's 21-year Chadema leadership comes to an end
Dar es Salaam. After steering Tanzania’s leading opposition party, Chadema, through two tumultuous decades of political ...
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Mbowe's parting shot after losing Chadema chairmanship to Tundu Lissu
Dar es Salaam. Outgoing Chadema Chairman Freeman Mbowe has issued two crucial directives to the newly elected leadership, emphasising unity and adherence to the party's constitution, following weeks ...
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Mbowe congratulates Lissu, Heche ahead of official election results
Freeman Mbowe, a CHADEMA chairmanship candidate, has extended his congratulations to Tundu Lissu and John Heche following ...
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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 ...
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Mbowe, Lissu stress for unity, peace
THE Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) held its much-anticipated intra-party elections yesterday, with ...
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Chadema leadership battle reaches ‘critical juncture’
The next 48 hours or so will be crucial as Chadema embarks on a highly competitive leadership race. This important period ...