He reportedly demanded to be told the details of the grand plan to get him to vie for the presidency before making any move. The Citizen on Sunday has spoken to more than five different sources and they confirm a “serious push” to ensure Mr Nyerere becomes Tanzania’s next President. What is likely to happen? There is no doubt that Mr Nyerere’s entry in the presidential race would have an impact beyond the Lowassa factor.
“Ninachojua mimi, wawili hawa bado wako pamoja, Rais Kikwete hajawahi kumsaliti wala kumtenga Lowassa kwa namna yoyote ile. Rais Kikwete bado ana imani naye sana (Lowassa), na hata juzi juzi ulisikia jinsi Rais Kikwete alivyosema ndani ya kikao cha NEC kwamba anamwamini Lowassa kwa hiyo wanamwachia kata ya Makuyuni, CCM isipeleke nguvu nyingine yoyote, Lowassa anatosha.