Tanzania: Chadema, CCM to face Kyela's poll

Godfrey Kahango

Kyela-Chadema and CCM at Kyela are scheduled to launch their campaigns for Mwanganyanga district today and Saturday respectively, with each camp expressing optimism for winning the seat.

Kanyiki Andembwise Chadema's candidate is expected to launch his campaigns today, while his CCM counterpart, Alex Mwinuka (CCM), will do so on Saturday.

The by-election is held following the death of Wilson Mwalyaje (Chadema)

"We are confident to retain the" We have chosen the right candidate, "said Chadema District Secretary , Donald Mwaisango

He called on the National Electoral Commission (NEC) to ensure that the elections are held under free and fair conditions.

His counterpart, Christina Kibiki, said that the party would launch his campaign Saturday.

Opposition candidate Chadema filed a petition to the NEC to complain that the appointment process for the CCM candidate was tainted with irregularities. she was optimistic that the elections would be held in a peaceful environment.

However, the petition was rejected by the commission.