Why opposition parties eye CCM rejects as nominations near end

Dar es Salaam. As the ruling party, CCM, nears the end of its internal vetting process for the 2025 General Election, opposition parties across Tanzania are watching closely, strategically preparing to attract any aggrieved aspirant dropped from the ruling party’s nomination lists.

Political analysts suggest a surge of defections is likely once CCM’s Central Committee releases its final slate of approved candidates.