But, with the coming of Mr Nyerere (should it really happen), there is no doubt that Mr Membe’s camp would also be highly affected. So far, two key aspirants—Premier Mizengo Pinda and Works minister John Magufuli—have declared their intention to succeed President Kikwete.
Kiongozi mwingine wa CCM mkoani Dar es Salaam ameliambiaRaia Mwemakwamba mwaka 1995 kuliwahi kutokea tishio la kuihusisha NEC kumtetea mmoja wa wagombea urais aliyekataliwa na aliyekuwa Mwenyekiti wa CCM, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, ambaye alikemea na kutoa mfano wa mke wa Kaisari hapaswi kutuhumiwa.