The ruling party, CCM, has cancelled the primary election for the Singida North constituency over allegations of corruption.
Secretary
for Ideology and Publicity Humphrey Polepole said in a statement on
Tuesday, December 12 that CCM Secretary General of the party has annuled
the primary election in accordance to the powers bestowed to him by the
party’s constitution after reports of buying voters emerged.
CCM
members who aspire to be nominated for the Singida North Constituency
would, therefore, be required to take the forms on Wednesday, December
13, Mr Polepole noted.
The CCM statement mentioned
those who are being investigated for corruption as Haider Gulamali and
Elia Mlangi. The two have also been blocked from participating in the
Thursday primary election.
“The issue of these two is in the hands of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau,” Mr Polepole noted.