26th September 2012
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| CCM national Chairman President Jakaya Kikwete, accompanied by Vice-Chairman (Mainland) Pius Msekwa (C) and Secretary General Wilson Mukama (L) head to the meeting hall in Dodoma yesterday, |
Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Central Committee has
removed the names of some its top officials including Members of
Parliament from the list of those vying for various posts in the
party.According to information from impeccable sources, the names were
removed on Monday midnight by the party’s ethics and security committee.
The committee’s bold decision had the consent of the party’s National
Chairman Jakaya Kikwete.
Legislators struck from the list of
contestants included those who signed the document prepared by Kigoma
North lawmaker Zitto Kabwe in April this year to collect 70 signatures
from MPs to enable him table a motion of no confidence in Prime
Minister, Mizengo Pinda.
Zitto’s moves were intending to hold the
government responsible following the revelations by the committees and
CAG of massive corruption, dishonesty and misappropriation of public
funds.
Legislators whose names have been struck
off the list of those vying for various posts in the party are Nimrod
Mkono (Musoma Rural) who was vying for the post of national parent’s
wing chairmanship and Ludewa MP, Deo Filikunjombe who was seeking the
NEC seat via Ludewa district.
The committee also removed the name of
Ilala legislator, Mussa Zungu who doubles as the presiding chair during
Bunge meetings. The committee suggested that Zungu vie for the post of
parent’s wing chairmanship left vacant after Mkono’sname was struck
offthe list.
Others are Kisesa MP, Luhaga Mpina who was
vying for the post of CCM Chairman via Simiyu region, Kahama
legislator, James Lembeli who wanted to become the party’s Chairman in
Shinyanga region, Nzega MP, Dr. Khamis Kigwangalah and CCM cadre
Hussein Bashe, who were contesting for NEC membership through Nzega
district.
Special seat MP Sara Msafiri who was
contesting for NEC membership and Munde Tambwe who was contesting for
Chairperson of Women wing in Tabora region were also dropped.
The reports said that the reasons for
removing the two MPs was due to allegations that they were among the
members of the Parliamentary committee for Energy and Minerals who have
interest in Tanzania Electricity Supply Company.
Others who have been left out include Kilimanjaro CCM Chairperson Vicky Swai.
Those who have been proposed by the CC
include Simanjiro Legislator Christopher Ole Sendeka who was contesting
for NEC membership for Simanjiro district, Monduli MP Edward Lowassa who
was contesting for NEC membership, Bariadi East legislator Andrew
Chenge and a Member of East Africa Legislative Assembly Adam Kimbisa who
was contesting for the post of chairperson for Dodoma region.
Others are Same- East legislator Anne
Kilango Malecela, Minister for Community Development Gender and Children
Sophia Simba, and famous cadre Mayrose Magige who are contesting for
the position of National chairperson of women wing.
The source said that President Kikwete
wanted to ensure that all people faced with corruption allegations
within the party had no chance to contest for various posts.
According to the party’s election
regulations, the last decision making body is the National Executive
Committee which started meeting yesterday under the chairmanship of
President Jakaya Kikwete.
Opening NEC meeting President Kikwete said
in order to ensure CCM lives and emerges a winner in the 2015 General
Election, the Party Central Committee has decided to drop candidates who
are old to give room for the young people to compete for the various
party positions.
“On Monday the central committee finished
its work after midnight. We did a great job and we are happy that this
time, regardless of having many candidates in various positions,
including learned youths, we as a committee have decided to give room
for young people. Our colleagues, the elders should now retire,” said
President Kikwete.
He said among the youth who competed for
the position, many come from the higher learning institutions which is a
great encouragement for the party. “I would like to stress that we cannot
have a party run by old people alone, for a party with such a system
will never have a good leadership. We have made the decision so as to
give our party a good image, but above all victory in the 2014 local
government elections and 2015 elections,” said the party national
chairman.
He said in their internal election, the
party expects to get a team of ethical, courageous leaders capable of
defending their party.
“In this sense a winning team and not the victory of one person,” stressed Kikwete.“I have heard that there are some people
who are threatening to ditch the party if they are struck from
contesting for leadership positions. If so, let them go. It means by the
fact that they are threatening, they have already been assured of their
chances in other political parties,” said Kikwete.
He advised those who will fail in the
election not to give up because their failure doesn’t mean they are
incapable; only that there are always few positions, against many
contestants.
He warned against corruption during
elections, saying the exercise is not a business, and that candidates
using money to win are not fit to become leaders.
He also criticised candidates who have caused fracas using arms saying they have shamed the party.
SOURCE:
THE GUARDIAN
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