CCM old guard, incumbents routed in party primaries
Some senior members of the ruling party Chama cha Mapinduzi, who were contesting for seats during the party’s nomination poll held in Dar es Salaam last week. Photo/LEONARD MAGOMBA
Anxious incumbent Members of Parliaments and establishment candidates from Chama cha Mapinduzi made their final pitch to primary voters last week, mindful that they could be the next to fall in an unpredictable election year that has claimed several veteran lawmakers.
The outcome of the first round of CCM primaries showed the ruling party’s old guard routed by candidates who are willing to shake up the system.
