Battle for the soul of Parliament now shifts to deputy speaker

Central Committee has opted to release just one name instead of three to be voted for by party’s lawmakers in their caucus. PHOTO | FILE

By  Louis Kolumbia

What you need to know:

  • Now that the ruling CCM has endorsed Mbeya Urban lawmaker Tulia Ackson to vie for the National Assembly’s Speaker position, the battle for leadership of Parliament within the party now shifts to that of the Deputy Speaker

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