Tundu Lissu, Chadema

Fiery Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu elected to head opposition party
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, ousting long-running leader Freeman Mbowe in an intense race. Lissu campaigned for changes in the party leadership while criticising the way it was being run,
Tundu Lissu outlines his vision after being elected national chairman for Chadema
Dar es Salaam. Tundu Lissu has officially assumed his new role as the national chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party Chadema, with a pledge to rebuild and strengthen the party while ensuring justice and fairness in its internal processes.
Tundu Lissu elected Chadema Chairman ahead of election
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the Chadema party, defeating long-time leader Freeman Mbowe
Tanzania opposition names new leader ahead of election
Tanzania's main opposition party has chosen a new leader ahead of general elections due in October at a time when it faces increasing political repression. Lissu, Chadema's presidential candidate for the last general election in 2020,
Mbowe's parting shot after losing Chadema chairmanship to Tundu Lissu
Mbowe stressed the need for reconciliation following the bruising election process, noting that some members had been deeply affected.
Fiery Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Elected Head of Chadema
Tanzania’s main opposition party elected Tundu Lissu as its chairman Wednesday, a victory that positions him to contest the presidential election later this year.
The Citizen8h
Reimagining the opposition: The significance of Lissu’s leadership
“Lissu has consistently been a vocal critic of government policies and human rights abuses. His leadership could unify the ...
Daily News11h
Lissu vows reforms, Mbowe urges healing
In his acceptance speech, the new chairman described the election as historic for the party, setting new standards ...
IPPMEDIA15h
Observers' take on Chadema’s 'historic polls, golden standard'
DESIRE for change within the leading opposition party explains the victory of former Chadema Mainland vice chairman Tundu ...
The Citizen on MSN18h
Lissu retains Mnyika as Chadema’s secretary general
For the position of deputy secretary general, Mr Lissu made two key appointments. Mr Ally Ibrahim Juma, the regional ...
The EastAfrican1d
Tundu Lissu’s tough task after wresting Chadema from Freeman Mbowe
Lissu, previously the party’s vice-chair and Mbowe’s deputy, secured 51.4 percent of the vote against Mbowe’s 48.2 percent in ...
Daily News1d
Mbowe, Lissu stress for unity, peace
THE Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) held its much-anticipated intra-party elections yesterday, with ...
The Citizen on MSN18h
Tundu Lissu wins Chadema chairman position
Dar es Salaam. Delegates of Chadema have decided to change their “general” in the midst of battle by electing Mr Tundu Lissu as the new chairman of the party.Lissu defeated his opponent, Mr Freeman ...