CCM Secretary General Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, has urged Members of Parliament seeking re-election to publicly recognise their prospective rivals in the party’s internal nomination process and commit to cooperating with them, should they be selected as the official candidates.

He emphasised that such gestures would reflect the true spirit of democracy—that elections are not a source of conflict, but a means through which Tanzanians choose their leaders for a given time, with the possibility of selecting others in the future.

Dr Nchimbi  made an exemplary move by directing the MP for Tarime Rural, Mwita Waitara, to publicly named his anticipated opponent, Nikolaus Chichake, and pledged to support him and accompany him throughout all wards in the constituency, should Chichake be endorsed by the party.

The Secretary General’s remarks form part of his consistent message to CCM members and the wider Tanzanian public, calling for peaceful, respectful engagement during election periods, free from hostility or division.

Dr Nchimbi delivered his statement today, Saturday 26 April 2025, during a stop in Nyamongo, Tarime District, Mara Region—part of the final day of his six-day regional tour.

He expressed his desire to see similar demonstrations of sportsmanship across the country, encouraging MPs in every constituency to name their expected challengers, confirm their willingness to compete in good faith, and pledge support for one another, regardless of the outcome.

“Today, for the first time, Waitara has taught all CCM members across Tanzania a valuable lesson. Elections are not fights—they are simply about who Tanzanians want to lead them at a particular time. And perhaps, they may choose you again later,” he said.

In his address, Dr Nchimbi also responded to several community concerns raised by MP Waitara, including the persistent challenge of water access. He affirmed CCM’s commitment to ensuring the government prioritises resolving the issue.

He commended the Tarime District Council for allocating Sh2 billion to a water project currently serving six villages and acknowledged that planning is underway to extend services to additional communities.

On the matter of expediting the construction of a Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) college, Dr Nchimbi assured Nyamongo residents that he would direct the Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, to ensure the project progresses as planned.

He also addressed concerns from small-scale miners who have yet to receive operating licences. He stated that he has already contacted the responsible Minister, Anthony Mavunde, who has pledged to visit the area and resolve the matter on 3 May 2025.

“I want Waitara to report to me if Mavunde does not come to Nyamongo on May 3—unless he has been directed elsewhere by senior national leadership,” he added.