CUF MP’s allied to Maalim failed to turn up for a disciplinary hearing

What you need to know:

  • Until 11 am the MPs and councilors from Party’s Secretary Maalim Sharif Hamad didn’t turn up for the meeting, which was scheduled to start at 10am.
  • The meeting, which was called by party’s discipline and ethics committee Deputy Secretary Mr Masoud Omary, with an intent to discuss and come up with solutions with the ongoing power struggle in the party.

Dar es Salaam. Some Members of Parliament, who were summoned by Civic United Front (CUF) leaders aligned to party chairman Professor, who is recognized by Registrar of Political Parties failed to turn up.

Until 11 am the MPs and councilors from Party’s Secretary Maalim Sharif Hamad didn’t turn up for the meeting, which was scheduled to start at 10am.

The meeting, which was called by party’s discipline and ethics committee Deputy Secretary Mr Masoud Omary, with an intent to discuss and come up with solutions with the ongoing power struggle in the party.

Speaking to The Citizen on a telephone, Speacial Seat MP Ms Saverina Mwijage, who was among those who were summoned, said she that she was not aware about the meeting.

“I am in Bukoba since yesterday. They usually write us official letters whenever there is such a meeting, but this time I have not received any letter,” she said.

Only CUF members who support Prof Lipumba arrived at the party’s offices at Buguruni ahead of the meeting.