Tundu Lissu, Chadema

Fiery Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu elected to head opposition party
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, ousting long-running leader Freeman Mbowe in an intense race. Lissu campaigned for changes in the party leadership while criticising the way it was being run,
Tundu Lissu outlines his vision after being elected national chairman for Chadema
Dar es Salaam. Tundu Lissu has officially assumed his new role as the national chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party Chadema, with a pledge to rebuild and strengthen the party while ensuring justice and fairness in its internal processes.
Tundu Lissu elected Chadema Chairman ahead of election
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the Chadema party, defeating long-time leader Freeman Mbowe
Tundu Lissu picked us new Tanzania opposition chairman
After steering Tanzania’s leading opposition party, Chadema, through two tumultuous decades of political battles, transformative campaigns, and unyielding advocacy for democracy, Freeman Mbowe’s tenure as chairman has officially come to an end,
Tanzania Opposition Names New Leader Ahead Of Election
Tanzania's main opposition party has chosen a new leader ahead of general elections due in October at a time when it faces increasing political repression.
Fiery Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Elected Head of Chadema
Tanzania’s main opposition party elected Tundu Lissu as its chairman Wednesday, a victory that positions him to contest the presidential election later this year.
Tanzania's opposition leaders Mbowe and Lissu vow to strengthen Chadema regardless of election outcome
Dar es Salaam. Key contenders in the Chadema chairmanship position have vowed to unite and strengthen their party, regardless of the outcome of its leadership election.Mr Freeman Mbowe and Mr Tundu Lissu said on Tuesday that it was important for them to remain united and build Chadema irrespective of who between them is elected the party’s new chairman.
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Reimagining the opposition: The significance of Lissu’s leadership
“Lissu has consistently been a vocal critic of government policies and human rights abuses. His leadership could unify the ...
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Lissu vows reforms, Mbowe urges healing
In his acceptance speech, the new chairman described the election as historic for the party, setting new standards ...
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Tundu Lissu’s tough task after wresting Chadema from Freeman Mbowe
Lissu, previously the party’s vice-chair and Mbowe’s deputy, secured 51.4 percent of the vote against Mbowe’s 48.2 percent in ...
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Lissu retains Mnyika as Chadema’s secretary general
For the position of deputy secretary general, Mr Lissu made two key appointments. Mr Ally Ibrahim Juma, the regional ...
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TEF applauds CHADEMA for transparent, peaceful election
THE Tanzania Editors’ Forum (TEF) has commended members and leaders of Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) for ...
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Mbowe congratulates Lissu, Heche ahead of official election results
Freeman Mbowe, a CHADEMA chairmanship candidate, has extended his congratulations to Tundu Lissu and John Heche following ...