Tanzania’s opposition party Chadema to grill leaders linked to opposing faction G55

Arusha. The leadership of Chadema’s Northern Zone has issued a statement concerning allegations implicating some of its leaders in the controversial G55 petition.

The statement, signed by Northern Zone Chairperson Mr Samwel Welwel and released today, 6 April 2025, confirmed that those accused of involvement would be summoned without delay to respond to the claims.

According to the statement, the upcoming internal investigation will pursue two primary objectives.

Firstly, the leaders in question will be required to confirm whether the signatures attributed to them on the petition are authentic and whether they had any role in the drafting or circulation of the document.

Secondly, the Northern Zone leadership aims to establish whether the implicated individuals are advocating a position that contradicts the party’s official stance.

The leadership underscored the need for a transparent and thorough process, stating that after reviewing the explanations and any accompanying evidence, an official decision would be made in line with the party’s constitution and ethical code.

"Once these steps have been completed, the party will thoroughly review the explanations and evidence provided, and will thereafter issue an official position regarding the appropriate actions to be taken against those involved, in accordance with the party’s constitution and ethical standards," the statement read.

The leadership further warned that any proven attempt to betray or undermine the party would result in decisive disciplinary measures.

"If it is established that there has been betrayal and a plot to undermine the party, we will not hesitate to take firm constitutional and procedural action against all those found to be involved," it added.

The statement also appealed for calm and unity among party members during the course of the investigation.

"We urge all members to remain calm and loyal to the party as this process unfolds," it concluded.

Chadema is facing internal divisions some members oppose its "No Reforms, No Election" campaign.

The G55 comprise of a group of parliamentary aspirants who have raised objections to the boycott.

While they support the call for electoral reforms, they disagree with the decision to abstain from the elections.

The G55 group—comprising former Members of Parliament, councillors, and other party leaders—believe that Chadema should participate in the upcoming elections and field candidates for all positions.

They have submitted a memorandum to Chadema’s Secretary-General, John Mnyika, outlining their reasons for opposing the "No Reforms, No Election" stance.