Tanzanian opposition politician 'murdered'

Chadema leader Freeman Mbowe holds a photo of Hananasif ward politician Daniel John, who was found beaten to death after men bundled him into a car on February 12, 2018. PHOTO | SAID KHAMIS | THE CITIZEN

A local leader of the main Tanzanian opposition party has been found beaten to death after men bundled him into a car, party chairman Freeman Mbowe said Wednesday.

Daniel John was responsible for the Chadema party in Hananasif district, Dar es Salaam, where a heated local election campaign is under way.