Chadema, ACT: The tale of parties in their quest for survival
Halima Mdee, one of the 19 Members of Parliament on Special Seats, takes oath in Parliament end of last year. She and her colleagues were expelled from Chadema for accepting becoming lawmakers without obtaining Chadema’s approval. PHOTO | FILE
The task is heavier for the bigger parties. To stay at the top is always difficult in any area of competition. Chadema, ACT-Wazalendo and CUF are the largest opposition political parties in Tanzania, with representation in the legislative assemblies.