CCM dissent: Is it democracy or 2030 presidential race?

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CCM members attend a past meeting of the party’s National Executive Council in Dodoma. PHOTO | FILE

Dar es Salaam. Debate is intensifying within the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) as some prominent voices push for “greater openness and reforms”.

However, this has raised questions as to whether the underlying issue is internal democracy and respect for human rights, or early jockeying ahead of the 2030 presidential race.