Tanzania: Chadema MP Loses Seat

Arusha — Joyous celebration took place in Arusha yesterday after the CCM parliamentary candidate for Longido in last year's polls won a petition against Chadema's Onesmo ole Nangole, who had been declared winner in the closely contested election.

Supporters of the ruling party cheered wildly in the compound of the High Court in the city after Judge Sivangilwa Mwangesi declared null and void the election of Mr Nangole during the October 25 General Election.

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