Chadema election offers lessons for Tanzanian political parties
Chadema candidates for the national chairmanship position before the election on January 21 Freeman Mbowe (right) and Tundu Lissu. Mr Lissu emerged victorious, replacing Mr Mbowe, who served in the position for 21 years. Photo | Courtesy
While the election demonstrated a commitment to democratic principles with a fair and transparent process, it also highlighted the challenges of internal party elections, including mudslinging, the public airing of internal party matters, and the potential for internal divisions
