Media Wire Express Correspondent
The Secretary for Ideology, Publicity, and Training of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) –Tanzania Amos Makalla, has organized a fundraising event to assist Tundu Lissu, Vice Chairman of the Democratic Change Party, in repairing his car damaged during the shooting incident involving Lissu.
The event took place at Furahisha Grounds in Mwanza as part of a public rally overseen by CCM’s Secretary-General, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi.
At the gathering, Makalla successfully gathered TZS 5.3 million to assist Lissu in repairing his essential vehicle for political engagements. Makalla expressed that his compassionate act was motivated by Lissu’s enduring challenges rather than political competition.
This fundraising initiative has garnered significant attention for its rare display of bipartisan support in Tanzanian politics. It indicates a potential shift towards a more cooperative political landscape where personal hardships are recognized and aided regardless of party lines.
Lissu, renowned for his resilience in the face of adversity, including previous life-threatening incidents, is yet to publicly acknowledge the gesture.
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However, those close to him have conveyed his profound gratitude for the unexpected assistance.
Lissu was shot several times by gunmen, near his home in the capital, Dodoma, and underwent more than 20 operations in Kenya and Belgium in order to recover.
Flying back into the country in July, after treatment abroad, he was greeted at the airport by his backers as a returning hero.
The 52-year-old attorney initially assumed the role of a Member of Parliament for Chadema in 2010, representing a constituency close to his birthplace in Singida, located 320km (200 miles) northwest of Dodoma. Soon after, he emerged as a vocal advocate and a strong adversary of the government and subsequently President John Magufuli following the latter’s election in 2015.
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