What to expect as CCM shortlists election contenders

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The CCM national chairperson, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, chairs a CCM Central Committee meeting in Dodoma on January 17, 2025. PHOTO | FILE

Dar es Salaam. The ruling CCM convenes a crucial meeting of its Central Committee (CC) on Monday when it is expected to unveil its shortlist of parliamentary and Zanzibar House of Representatives contenders ahead of the 2025 General Election.

Political analysts say the meeting will offer a revealing glimpse into how the ruling party is balancing loyalty, merit, diversity and regional equity in an era of heightened internal democracy.