Chadema presidential candidate Edward Lowassa addresses supporters at a campaign rally that took place at Sinoni Primary School grounds in Arusha City. PHOTO|EDWIN MJWAHUZI
What you need to know:
Lowassa brings Arusha City to a standstill as Chadema gets boost
In the busiest business streets in the city, residents chanted Chadema and Ukawa slogans while carrying party flags. Bodaboda operators stole the show as they rode motorcycles while waving Chadema flags and Mr Lowassa’s posters in the air
Chadema candidate for Arusha Urban Godbless Lema said there were plans to rig elections and that his party and its supporters won’t accept any kind of dirty game. NCCR-Mageuzi’s James Mbatia said the government was in favour of the ruling party and that it has beedn selling its shares in various companies to support the party.