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Rebel minister Nnauye sacked. Will he join rebellion in CCM?

Nape Nnauye addresses journalists in Dar es Salaam after he was sacked from the Information Ministry on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: CORRESPONDENT

Nape Nnauye, 40, the man who was Information Minister until Thursday, March 23, is described by admirers as a fearless man, who speaks his mind.
A former publicity secretary for the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM), he is credited with helping the party romp to victory in the 2015 elections, after which President John Magufuli rewarded him with a ministerial post.

But, on Thursday, he was sacked over what is seen as a budding defiance against his party leader, President Magufuli, and his stand on the controversial Dar es Salaam regional commissioner Paul Makonda.

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