The main choice would appear to be between the two leading figures in the largest opposition party Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) whose Freeman Mbowe and Wilbrod Slaa have both sought leadership of the opposition umbrella group the Coalition of Defenders of the People's Constitution (Ukawa)...
Chadema's lustre has been dimmed by the marginalisation of Zitto Kabwe (AC Vol 50 No 1) the young MP who challenged party leader Freeman Mbowe in internal elections last year but was persuaded to withdraw...
Vol 49 No 3 |
- EAST AFRICA
'We are now in a pluralist state which needs a new constitution' says Freeman Mbowe Chairman of the Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo party which came second to the CCM in 2005's elections...
Freeman Mbowe Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) * with four MPs; might support the CUF in Zanzibar...