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Tanzania opposition vows to hold 'defiance rallies' in spite of ban

Tanzania's main opposition Chadema supporters. The party says it will hold protests against what it alleges as the suppression of democracy by the government under President John Magufuli. PHOTO | FILE

Tanzania's main opposition partyChama cha Democrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) vows to hold protests against what it alleges as the suppression of democracy by the government under President John Magufuli.

The party's Members of Parliament from the northern zone lead by Joseph Selasini (MP Rombo) said they are not scared of the police ban of demos.

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