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CCM's Warning Against Money Politics in Internal Elections

Latest Tanzania politics news · CCM's Warning Against Money Politics in Internal Electi… explained · updated Aug 22, 2026 · politics news · government · policy

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  • CCM Vice-Chairperson Stephen Wasira warned against the illegal use of money in political matters during internal elections.
  • The remarks were made in Kiomboi, Iramba District, during a meeting with CCM members from Iramba and Mkalama districts.
  • Wasira's comments are part of a three-day tour of the Singida Region aimed at strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 internal elections.
  • He emphasized that future candidates must be chosen based on merit, integrity, and competence, not money.
  • Wasira noted that the growing influence of money in leadership contests is undermining the founding principles of CCM.

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Mr Wasira warned that the party will no longer tolerate illegal use of money in political related matters especially during its internal elections, saying future candidates must be chosen on merit, integrity and competence.

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