Joseph Isangura
Boniface Jacob, Chairman for Coast Region of the opposition party Chadema, has appealed to national leaders to reconsider their stance on boycotting the upcoming local government elections.
Speaking today, November 8, 2024, in a special meeting with local government election candidates at a gathering in the Coast region, Jacob, popularly known as ‘Boni Yai,’ urged party leaders at the national level not to take drastic measures such as boycotting the elections.
Jacob’s appeal came amid growing reports from various regions regarding the disqualification of Chadema candidates, which has raised concerns about the party’s participation in the forthcoming elections. He specifically directed his message to the national leaders of Chadema, including party chairman Freeman Mbowe, vice chairman Tundu Lissu, and the general secretary, John Mnyika, urging them not to withdraw from the political process.
“I am requesting my party leaders at the national level, Chairman Freeman Mbowe, Vice Chairman Tundu Lissu, and Secretary General John Mnyika, wherever you are, we hear you, but this year, let us not withdraw. Today, we begin the search for those responsible for disqualifying our candidates. We have not received any responses yet, but we are going forward with our campaigns,” Jacob said during the meeting.
Jacob emphasized that Chadema remains committed to challenging the ruling party, CCM, through active participation in the election campaigns, despite the challenges they are currently facing. He added that if the disqualification issue is not resolved, the party’s next step would involve direct engagement with the CCM’s ongoing election rallies to ensure their voice is heard and their candidates are supported.
The comments come as tensions rise within Chadema over the party’s strategy for engaging in local government elections, with some party members fearing that boycotting the elections would result in political marginalization.
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The regional leaders are also concerned about the ongoing disqualification of candidates, which they argue could undermine their party’s presence in local governance.
Jacob’s remarks reflect the ongoing internal discussions within the opposition party, where there is a delicate balance between pushing for political participation and addressing concerns about fairness and transparency in the election process. With disqualification issues looming large, Chadema faces a crucial decision in the coming weeks as it weighs its options for engaging with the election process.
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