2015 Chama Cha Mapinduzi presidential primaries

CCM presidential primaries, 2015 Tanzania presidential Popular no 2010 3 June – 12 July 2015 2020 2,455 votes from the National Congress #Opinion_polls 74px 228B22 John Magufuli Hometown Chato 2,104 87.09% 100px 228B22 Amina Salum Ali Zanzibar 253 10.47% File:Asha-Rose Migiro.jpg 228B22 Asha Migiro Songea 59 2.44% President Jakaya Kikwete CCM presidential nominee John Magufuli The Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential primaries, 2015 took place in July 2015 to determine CCM's nominee for the Presidency of Tanzania for the 2015 election.Athumani Rose 25 May 2015 CCM presidential poll roster out http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45223-ccm-presidential-poll-timetable-out Daily News Dodoma 30 June 2015 18 October 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201018182814/https://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45223-ccm-presidential-poll-timetable-out dead 25 May 2015 Forms for Presidency: CCM June 3, CUF today http://www.ippmedia.com/frontend/?l=80555 The Guardian 30 June 2015Kamndaya Samuel 25 May 2015 CCM sets tougher terms for presidential aspirants http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/national/CCM-sets-tougher-terms-for-presidential-aspirants/-/1840392/2728620/-/60qlruz/-/index.html The Citizen Dodoma 30 June 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085908/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/national/CCM-sets-tougher-terms-for-presidential-aspirants/-/1840392/2728620/-/60qlruz/-/index.html dead The Chama Cha Mapinduzi (Party of the Revolution) is the country's dominant ruling party,O'Gorman Melanie 26 April 2012 Why the CCM won't lose: the roots of single-party dominance in Tanzania Journal of Contemporary African Studies 30 2 313–333 10.1080/02589001.2012.669566 17134713 and the longest reigning ruling party in Africa.Manson Katrina 30 September 2013 Three issues loom over Tanzania's political scene https://www.ft.com/content/79f4cd34-1ebe-11e3-b80b-00144feab7de Financial Times 30 June 2015 Incumbent president and 2010 nominee Jakaya Kikwete is ineligible for re-election due to term limits. He is looking forward to his retirement,Laing Aislinn 7 April 2015 Tanzania's president Jakaya Kikwete says: I can't wait to step down https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/tanzania/11520733/Tanzanias-president-Jakaya-Kikwete-says-I-cant-wait-to-step-down.html The Daily Telegraph Johannesburg 30 June 2015 and has described the presidency as being both "stressful and thankless".Monde Muyangwa A Conversation with the President of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrRiD1dp_Tw&t=55m33s Wilson Center Washington, D.C. 3 April 2015 30 June 2015 Kikwete, who also serves as the party's National Chairman, said that he was not backing anyone as his preferred and chosen successor.10 June 2015 'I am not backing anyone in Ikulu race', Kikwete stresses https://allafrica.com/stories/201506101302.html Daily News The Hague 30 June 2015 More than forty candidates (including 12 Cabinet Members) collected the nomination forms. On 12 July, Minister of Works John Magufuli was selected as the party's presidential nominee,CCM Chama Cha Mapinduzi ccm_tanzania 620171743114559488 12 July 2015 Mkutano Mkuu wa Taifa umefanikiwa kumteua mgombea Urais.. 12 July 2015 Swahili and was most likely to win.http://country.eiu.com/Tanzania/ArticleList/Updates/Politics CCM meetings to select presidential candidate under way 8 July 2015 Economist Intelligence Unit 9 July 2015 CCM's candidate is almost certain to become the country's next president.https://news.yahoo.com/tanzanias-ruling-party-pick-presidential-candidate-135348039.html Tanzania's ruling party to pick presidential candidate Kulekana John 7 July 2015 AFP 8 July 2015 with the winner expected to take the .. country's top job. https://web.archive.org/web/20181120005018/https://news.yahoo.com/tanzanias-ruling-party-pick-presidential-candidate-135348039.html dead November 20, 2018https://af.reuters.com/article/tanzaniaNews/idAFL5N0YM08S20150531?sp=true Ex-Tanzanian prime minister Lowassa launches presidential bid Ng'wanakilala Fumbuka 31 May 2015 Reuters 8 July 2015 Whoever wins the ruling party nomination is all but assured of taking office after Kikwete. https://web.archive.org/web/20150708201457/http://af.reuters.com/article/tanzaniaNews/idAFL5N0YM08S20150531?sp=true dead 8 July 2015 dmy-all 25 May 2015 Ruling parties scoff at 'Nigeria template': Ethiopia declares election success, Tanzania to pick presidential candidate http://mgafrica.com/article/2015-05-25-ruling-parties-fight-back-nigeria-template-ethiopia-declares-election-a-success-tanzania-set-to-pick-presidential-candidate/ Mail & Guardian 8 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010055240/http://mgafrica.com/article/2015-05-25-ruling-parties-fight-back-nigeria-template-ethiopia-declares-election-a-success-tanzania-set-to-pick-presidential-candidate/ October 10, 2017 dead It is widely expected to retain its tenacious grip on power. He won the presidential election by 58.46%. Background thumb|Kikwete has presided over an average economic growth of 7%.http://www.tanzaniainvest.com/economy/interviews/1109-president-jakaya-kikwete Interview with H.E. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete President Of The United Republic Of Tanzania 9 May 2014 TanzaniaInvest 2 July 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150424225047/http://www.tanzaniainvest.com/economy/interviews/1109-president-jakaya-kikwete 24 April 2015 Dodoma Six In February 2014, the CCM's Central Committee summoned and interrogated six prospective candidates at the party's headquarters in Dodoma; and banned them from engaging in premature campaigns for a period of twelve months. They were former Prime Ministers Frederick Sumaye and Edward Lowassa, Foreign Minister Bernard Membe, Minister Stephen Wasira, Deputy Minister January Makamba and former Minister William Ngeleja.19 February 2014 CCM penalises six over premature campaigns http://www.ippmedia.com/frontend/?l=64969 The Guardian 30 June 2015 The ban was further extended in March 2015,Mbashiru Katare 1 March 2015 CCM extends the ban on campaigns to succeed JK http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/CCM-extends-the-ban-on-campaigns-to-succeed-JK/-/1840406/2639204/-/xv2fooz/-/index.html The Citizen Dar es Salaam 30 June 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072411/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/CCM-extends-the-ban-on-campaigns-to-succeed-JK/-/1840406/2639204/-/xv2fooz/-/index.html dead before being lifted on 22 May 2015.Lugongo Bernard 23 May 2015 CCM clears the way for Kikwete succession campaigns http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/CCM-clears-the-way-for-Kikwete-succession-campaigns-/-/1840340/2726726/-/8dx7pq/-/index.html The Citizen Dar es Salaam 30 June 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093814/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/CCM-clears-the-way-for-Kikwete-succession-campaigns-/-/1840340/2726726/-/8dx7pq/-/index.html dead Candidates The following candidates have been listed according to the dates that they expressed interest or formally announced their candidacy. Key #90EE90 quadragenarian (40-49) #32CD32 quinquagenarian (50-59) #FFA500 sexagenarian (60-69) #FA8072 septuagenarian (70-79) Candidate Background Notes124pxJanuary Makamba Born 1974 (age 1974 01 28 2015 07 12 y) #90EE90, Hometown: Lushoto, Tanga Region Alma mater: St. John's University (Minnesota), George Mason University (MSc) Member of Parliament for Bumbuli (2010–present) Deputy Minister of Communication, Science and Technology (2012–present)Son of Yusuf Makamba, a CCM stalwart and its former SG. Denied having any intention for the presidency in March 2012.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY0HE53JU24&t=26m35s Mkasi - S02E05 with January Makamba March 2012 Mkasi 30 June 2015 Expressed interest on 2 July 2014.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elqhP91djfo&t=4m18s January Makamba atangaza 'nia' Kikeke Saleem 3 July 2014 BBC Swahili sw January Makamba announces his intention 30 June 2015 Declared candidacy on 7 June 20158 June 2015 Race hots up as number of CCM hopefuls hits 24 http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Race-hots-up-as-number-of-CCM-hopefuls-hits-24/-/1840340/2743726/-/voxa6r/-/index.html The Citizen 30 June 2015 12 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150612002631/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Race-hots-up-as-number-of-CCM-hopefuls-hits-24/-/1840340/2743726/-/voxa6r/-/index.html dead (video) Links: Website, Twitter, Facebook, (Q&A Book)124pxSamuel SittaBorn 1942 (age 1942 12 18 2015 07 12 y) #FA8072, Urambo, Tabora Region Alma mater: University of Dar es Salaam (LL.B), IMEDE (AdvDip) Member of Parliament for Urambo East (2005–present) Minister of Transport (2015–present)Claims that he refused accepting a bribe of $70,000 from a Canadian aircraft manufacturer.14 June 2015 Sitta: Niliwahi kukataa rushwa ya Sh140 milioni http://www.mwananchi.co.tz/habari/Kitaifa/-/1597296/2751366/-/rk7e7ez/-/index.html Mwananchi Geita 2 July 2015 Expressed interest on 2 September 2014Mjema Daniel 3 September 2014 I will go for the top job, Sitta declares http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/I-will-go-for-the-top-job--Sitta-declares/-/1840340/2439334/-/rusjsuz/-/index.html The Citizen Dodoma 30 June 2015 29 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141229185227/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/I-will-go-for-the-top-job--Sitta-declares/-/1840340/2439334/-/rusjsuz/-/index.html dead Declared on 3 June 2015Mwangonde Henry 4 June 2015 One-term president http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/One-term-president/-/1840340/2739218/-/oydqpoz/-/index.html The Citizen Tabora 30 June 2015 21 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150721145142/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/One-term-president/-/1840340/2739218/-/oydqpoz/-/index.html dead (video)124pxHamisi KigwangallaBorn 1975 (age 1975 8 7 2015 07 12 y) #90EE90, Tabora Region Alma mater: Muhimbili University (M.D.), Karolinska Institutet (MPH), BTH (MBA) Member of Parliament for Nzega (2010–present)Declared candidacy on 7 September 20148 September 2014 Kigwangalla declares union presidency bid http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/35744-kigwangalla-declares-union-presidency-bid Daily News Dar es Salaam https://web.archive.org/web/20141229185939/http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/35744-kigwangalla-declares-union-presidency-bid 29 December 2014 30 June 2015 (speech, video) Campaign slogan: The New Tanzania We Want Links: Website, Twitter124pxStephen WasiraBorn 1945 (age 1945 1 11 2015 07 12 y) #FA8072, Bunda, Mara Region Alma mater: American University (BA), (MA), (MPA) Member of Parliament for Bunda (2005–present) Minister of Agriculture (2015–present)Expressed interest in September 2014Gamaina Christopher 17 September 2014 Wassira: Nitagombea urais Uchaguzi mkuu 2015 http://www.raiamwema.co.tz/wassira-nitagombea-urais-uchaguzi-mkuu-2015 sw Wassira: I shall contest the presidency in the 2015 election Raia Mwema Mwanza 30 June 2015 Declared candidacy on 31 May 2015 (video) Links: Website https://web.archive.org/web/20140207162119/http://stephenwasira.co.tz/ 2014-02-07 , Twitter124pxMizengo PindaBorn 1948 (age 1948 8 12 2015 07 12 y) #FFA500, Rukwa Region Alma mater: University of Dar es Salaam (LL.B) Member of Parliament for Katavi (2000–present) Prime Minister (2008–present) Was pressured to resign following the Tegeta escrow scandal #F0E68C ($120m)Kabendera Erick Anderson Mark 28 November 2014 Tanzanian PM under pressure to resign over alleged fraudulent payments https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/nov/28/tanzania-prime-minister-mizengo-pinda-alleged-fraudulent-payments-energy-contracts The Guardian (UK) Dar es Salaam 30 June 2015Expressed interest on 21 October 2014Saleem Kikeke Mizengo Pinda kuwania Urais Tanzania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsHYV0G2fKg&t=3m08s BBC Swahili London 21 October 2014 sw Mizengo Pinda to run for the Presidency in Tanzania 30 June 2015 Declared candidacy on 12 June 2015Peter Felister 13 June 2015 Why I'm contesting - Pinda http://www.ippmedia.com/?l=81202 The Guardian Dodoma 30 June 2015 Links: Profile 124pxLazaro NyalanduBorn 1970 (age 1970 8 18 2015 07 12 y) #90EE90, Singida Region Alma mater: Waldorf College (BA), Wartburg College (BA), Buckingham (MA) Member of Parliament for Singida North (2000–present) Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism (2014–present)Declared candidacy on 28 December 2014Andrew Gasper 29 December 2014 Nyalandu joins race for State House http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Nyalandu-joins-race-for-State-House/-/1840392/2571822/-/tuqkp3z/-/index.html The Citizen Singida 30 June 2015 1 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150101014859/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Nyalandu-joins-race-for-State-House/-/1840392/2571822/-/tuqkp3z/-/index.html dead Links: Website, Twitter, Facebook124pxBernard MembeBorn 1953 (age 1953 11 9 2015 07 12 y) #FFA500, Lindi Region Alma mater: University of Dar es Salaam (BA), Johns Hopkins University (MA) Member of Parliament for Mtama (2000–present) Minister of Foreign Affairs (2007–present)Expressed interest on 24 May 201526 May 2015 Membe announces Union presidential bid http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45234-membe-announces-union-presidential-bid Daily News 30 June 2015 Declared candidacy on 7 June 2015 (video) Denied reports that President Kikwete was his half-brother.9 June 2015 Pinda to pick up nomination forms Friday http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Pinda-to-pick-up-nomination-forms-Friday/-/1840340/2745080/-/item/1/-/v5ou27/-/index.html The Citizen 30 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074900/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Pinda-to-pick-up-nomination-forms-Friday/-/1840340/2745080/-/item/1/-/v5ou27/-/index.html dead 4 March 2016 Endorsed by Seif Ali Iddi,28 May 2015 VP now endorses Membe for Ikulu http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/VP-now-endorses---Membe-for-Ikulu/-/1840340/2731954/-/836pvf/-/index.html The Citizen Dar es Salaam 30 June 2015 30 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150530014333/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/VP-now-endorses---Membe-for-Ikulu/-/1840340/2731954/-/836pvf/-/index.html dead Cleopa MsuyaMatowo Rehema 17 June 2015 Msuya endorses Membe in CCM nomination race http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/-/1840340/2754756/-/75wwx8/-/index.html The Citizen Mwanga 30 June 2015 19 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150619015215/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/-/1840340/2754756/-/75wwx8/-/index.html dead Links: Twitter124pxEdward LowassaBorn 1953 (age 1953 08 26 2015 07 12 y) #FFA500, Arusha Region Alma mater: University of Dar es Salaam (BA), University of Bath (MSc) Member of Parliament for Monduli (1995–present) Former Prime Minister (2005–2008) Resigned after being implicated in an energy scandal #F0E68Chttps://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7232141.stm Tanzanian PM to resign over graft 7 February 2008 BBC News 30 June 2015Mosoba Tom 7 February 2008 Lowassa Implicated in Richmond Scam http://allafrica.com/stories/200802070384.html The Citizen Dodoma 30 June 2015 (TSh 172 billion)http://www.tzaffairs.org/2008/05/report-on-richmond-scandal/ Report on Richmond Scandal 1 May 2008 Tanzanian Affairs 30 June 2015Declared candidacy on 30 May 2015Philemon Lusekelo 29 June 2015 It's Lowassa all over http://www.ippmedia.com/?l=80762 The Guardian Arusha 30 June 2015 (speech, video) Campaign slogan: Safari ya Matumaini (Journey of Hope)31 May 2015 Nation transfixed as Lowassa announces bid http://www.ippmedia.com/?l=80776 The Guardian Arusha 30 June 2015 Endorsed by Kingunge Ngombale–MwiruMagubira Patty Juma Mussa 31 May 2015 Make amends to ensure CCM victory in elections: Kingunge http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Make-amends-to-ensure-CCM-victory/-/1840340/2735112/-/7o2tbfz/-/index.html The Citizen Arusha 30 June 2015 21 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150721041205/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Make-amends-to-ensure-CCM-victory/-/1840340/2735112/-/7o2tbfz/-/index.html dead Links: Facebook124pxMwigulu NchembaBorn 1975 (age 1975 01 07 2015 07 12 y) #90EE90, Singida Region Alma mater: University of Dar es Salaam (BA), (MA) Member of Parliament for Iramba West (2010–present) Deputy Minister of Finance (2014–present)Declared candidacy on 31 May 20151 June 2015 Wasira, Nchemba join the battle as CCM's list grows http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Wasira--Nchemba-join-the-battle-as-CCM-s-list-grows/-/1840340/2736018/-/item/0/-/u0itg5z/-/index.html The Citizen Mwanza, Dodoma 30 June 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304090200/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Wasira--Nchemba-join-the-battle-as-CCM-s-list-grows/-/1840340/2736018/-/item/0/-/u0itg5z/-/index.html dead (video) Links: TwitterAli KarumeBorn ? 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Retired DiplomatDeclared candidacy on 1 June 2015Yusuf Issa 2 June 2015 Ex-first sons Ali, Makongoro seek top Union post http://dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45501-ex-first-sons-ali-makongoro-seek-top-union-post Daily News Zanzibar 30 June 2015 7 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907212854/https://dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45501-ex-first-sons-ali-makongoro-seek-top-union-post dead Luhaga MpinaBorn 1975 (age 1975 5 5 2015 07 12 y) #90EE90 Alma mater: Mzumbe University (B.Acc), University of Strathclyde (MSc) Member of Parliament for Kisesa (2005–present)Declared candidacy on 1 June 20152 June 2015 Ali Karume, Mpina eye CCM nomination http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Ali-Karume--Mpina-eye-CCM-nomination/-/1840340/2737236/-/v5ac0ez/-/index.html The Citizen Simiyu 30 June 2015 21 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150721104257/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Ali-Karume--Mpina-eye-CCM-nomination/-/1840340/2737236/-/v5ac0ez/-/index.html dead Makongoro NyerereBorn 1959 (age 1959 1 30 2015 07 12 y) #32CD32, Mara Region Alma mater: Tanzania Military Academy, University of Aberdeen Retired Army Officer and MP for Arusha Urban (1995–1997) Member of the East African Legislative Assembly (2012–present)Son of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's first President Declared candidacy on 1 June 2015Mosoba Tom Nyakeke Beldina 2 June 2015 Makongoro: I'll reunite CCM, rid Tanzania of rampant graft http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Makongoro--I-ll-reunite-CCM--rid-Tanzania-of-rampant-graft/-/1840340/2737138/-/15cgpob/-/index.html The Citizen Butiama 30 June 2015 21 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150721103017/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Makongoro--I-ll-reunite-CCM--rid-Tanzania-of-rampant-graft/-/1840340/2737138/-/15cgpob/-/index.html dead (video)124pxMark MwandosyaBorn 1949 (age 1949 12 28 2015 07 12 y) #FFA500, Mbeya Region Alma mater: Aston University (BSc), University of Birmingham (PhD) Member of Parliament for Rungwe East (2000–present) State Minister (w/o Portfolio) (2012–present)Declared candidacy on 1 June 20152 June 2015 Mwandosya lists graft war, health and education as his top priorities http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/-/1840340/2737150/-/74qse7/-/index.html The Citizen Mbeya 30 June 2015 21 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150721104734/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/-/1840340/2737150/-/74qse7/-/index.html dead (speech, video)124pxFrederick SumayeBorn 1950 (age 1950 05 29 2015 07 12 y) #FFA500, Arusha Region Alma mater: Egerton Agricultural College (Dip), Harvard Kennedy School (MPA) Former Member of Parliament for Hanang Former Prime Minister (1995–2005)Declared candidacy on 2 June 20153 June 2015 Sumaye, Kamani, Muhongo enter CCM nomination fray http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Sumaye--Kamani--Muhongo-enter-CCM-nomination-fray/-/1840340/2738150/-/9dwcdmz/-/index.html The Citizen 30 June 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075410/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Sumaye--Kamani--Muhongo-enter-CCM-nomination-fray/-/1840340/2738150/-/9dwcdmz/-/index.html dead (video)124pxSospeter MuhongoBorn 1954 (age 1954 06 25 2015 07 12 y) #FFA500, Mara Region Alma mater: UDSM (BSc), University of Göttingen (MSc), TU Berlin (Dr.rer.nat.) Nominated Member of Parliament (2012–present) Minister of Energy and Minerals (2012–2015) Resigned as Minister following the Tegeta escrow scandal #F0E68C ($120m)http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/01/24/tanzania-energy-idUSL6N0V305N20150124 Tanzania announces cabinet reshuffle after energy minister resigns Ng'wanakilala Fumbuka 24 June 2015 Reuters 30 June 2015September 2024 medicmedicDeclared candidacy on 2 June 2015 (video) Links: Profile Titus KamaniBorn 1957 (age 1957 11 14 2015 07 12 y) #32CD32 Alma mater: Sokoine (BSc), Reading (MSc), Mweka College (PGDip) Member of Parliament for Busega (2010–present) Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Development (2014–present)Declared candidacy on 2 June 2015124pxAmina Salum AliBorn 1956 (age 1956 10 24 2015 07 12 y) #32CD32, Zanzibar Alma mater: University of Delhi (BA), University of Pune (MBA) African Union Ambassador to the United States (2007–present)Declared candidacy on 3 June 20154 June 2015 Sitta, Amina, Mwandosya join Ikulu race http://dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45613-sitta-amina-mwandosya-join-ikulu-race-as-six-others-wait-in-the-wings Daily News 30 June 2015 7 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150607033849/http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45613-sitta-amina-mwandosya-join-ikulu-race-as-six-others-wait-in-the-wings dead Links: Facebook124pxJohn MagufuliBorn 1956 (age 1959 10 29 2015 07 12 y) #32CD32 Alma mater: University of Dar es Salaam (BSc), (MSc), (PhD) Member of Parliament for Chato (2000–present) Minister of Works (2010–present)Declared candidacy on 3 June 20154 June 2015 VP, Magufuli also eye Presidency http://www.ippmedia.com/frontend/index.php?l=80898 The Guardian 30 June 2015 (video)124px|Mohamed Bilal Mohamed Gharib BilalBorn 1945 (age 1945 02 06 2015 07 12 y) #FA8072, Unguja, Zanzibar Alma mater: Howard University, UC Berkeley (M.A.), (Ph.D) Vice President (2010–present)Declared candidacy on 3 June 2015124pxWilliam NgelejaBorn 1967 (age 1967 10 5 2015 07 12 y) #90EE90 Alma mater: University of Dar es Salaam (LL.B), (LL.M) Member of Parliament for Sengerema (2010–present) Minister of Energy and Minerals (2008–2012) Sacked by President Kikwete in May 2012 #F0E68C5 May 2012 Kikwete sacks six corrupt cabinet ministers http://www.thelondoneveningpost.com/africa/kikwete-sacks-six-corrupt-cabinet-ministers/ London Evening Post 30 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070500/http://www.thelondoneveningpost.com/africa/kikwete-sacks-six-corrupt-cabinet-ministers/ dead 4 March 2016Declared candidacy on 4 June 20155 June 2015 Ngeleja: My record in govt speaks for itself http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Ngeleja--My-record-in-govt-speaks-for-itself/-/1840340/2740700/-/yyxj63z/-/index.html The Citizen Mwanza 30 June 2015 21 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150721175549/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Ngeleja--My-record-in-govt-speaks-for-itself/-/1840340/2740700/-/yyxj63z/-/index.html dead (video) Links: TwitterMwele Ntuli MalecelaBorn: 1963 Alma mater: UDSM (BSc), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (PhD) Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)Daughter of former Prime Minister John Malecela. Declared candidacy on 7 June 20158 June 2015 Malecela seeks CCM nomination http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Malecela-seeks-CCM-nomination/-/1840340/2743802/-/7afnmy/-/index.html The Citizen Dodoma 30 June 2015 9 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150609005716/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Malecela-seeks-CCM-nomination/-/1840340/2743802/-/7afnmy/-/index.html dead Links: Twitter124pxAugustine MahigaBorn 1945 (age 1945 08 28 2015 07 12 y) #FFA500 Alma mater: University of Dar es Salaam (BA), UToronto (MA), (PhD) Permanent Representative of Tanzania to the U.N. (2003–2010) United Nations Special Envoy for Somalia (2010–2013)Stated that he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuht0YJP_Wc&t=19m04s Dk Augustine Mahiga atangaza nia ya kuwania Urais wa Tanzania 11 June 2015 Michuzi Blog 1 June 2015 Declared candidacy on 9 June 201510 June 2015 Mahiga makes low-key entry into the CCM nomination race http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Count-me-in-too--declares-Mahiga/-/1840340/2746668/-/gyi0xs/-/index.html The Citizen Dodoma 30 June 2015 12 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150612225606/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Count-me-in-too--declares-Mahiga/-/1840340/2746668/-/gyi0xs/-/index.html dead (video)Hassy KitineBorn 1943 (age 1943 04 16 2015 07 12 y) #FA8072 Alma mater: UDSM (BA), (MA), Lakehead University (MA), Simon Fraser (PhD) Former Director General of Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service (TISS) Member of Parliament for Makete (2000–2005)Declared candidacy on 10 June 2015Tagalile Atilo 11 June 2015 The spymaster who wants presidency http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/The-spymaster-who-wants-presidency/-/1840340/2747716/-/item/0/-/fm4wgu/-/index.html The Citizen Dodoma 30 June 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093820/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/The-spymaster-who-wants-presidency/-/1840340/2747716/-/item/0/-/fm4wgu/-/index.html dead Monica MbegaBorn 1956 (age 1956 04 22 2015 07 12 y) #32CD32 Alma mater: Institute of Accountancy Arusha (CPA), Salford University (MA) Member of Parliament for Iringa Urban (2000–2010) Former Deputy Minister of FinanceDeclared candidacy on 11 June 2015Sauwa Sharon 12 June 2015 Third female aspirant picks up forms http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Third-female-aspirant-picks-up-forms/-/1840340/2749028/-/xteu6qz/-/index.html The Citizen Dodoma 30 June 2015 15 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150615032828/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Third-female-aspirant-picks-up-forms/-/1840340/2749028/-/xteu6qz/-/index.html dead 124pxAsha-Rose MigiroBorn 1956 (age 1956 07 09 2015 07 12 y) #32CD32 Alma mater: UDSM (LL.B), LL.M), University of Konstanz (Dr. iur.) Former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (2007–2012) Minister of Justice and Constitution Affairs (2014–present)Declared candidacy on 15 June 2015Oforo Valentine 16 June 2015 Migiro finally joins Ikulu race http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Migiro-finally-joins-Ikulu-race/-/1840340/2753566/-/7v0grlz/-/index.html The Citizen Dodoma 30 June 2015 18 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150618062717/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Migiro-finally-joins-Ikulu-race/-/1840340/2753566/-/7v0grlz/-/index.html dead Links: (Twitter)124pxAugustino RamadhaniBorn 1945 (age 1945 12 28 2015 07 12 y) #FFA500, Unguja, Zanzibar Alma mater: University of Dar es Salaam (LL.B) Retired Brigadier General and former Chief Justice (2007–2010) President of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (2010–present) Anglican Church pastorDeclared candidacy on 17 June 2015Robi Anne 18 June 2015 Ramadhani joins Ikulu race http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/46179-ramadhani-joins-ikulu-race Daily News Dodoma 30 June 2015124pxH. Mwakyembe Harrison MwakyembeBorn 1955 (age 1955 12 10 2015 07 12 y) #32CD32 Alma mater: UDSM (LL.B), (LL.M), University of Hamburg (LL.M), (Dr. jur.) Member of Parliament for Kyela (2005–present) Minister of East African Cooperation (2015–present)Denied having interest in January 2015Magubira Patty 29 January 2015 I'm not for presidency: Mwakyembe http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/I-m-not-for-presidency--Mwakyembe/-/1840392/2605680/-/yfw58ez/-/index.html The Citizen Arusha 30 June 2015 2 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402100947/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/I-m-not-for-presidency--Mwakyembe/-/1840392/2605680/-/yfw58ez/-/index.html dead Declared candidacy on 19 June 2015Peter Felister 20 June 2015 Mwakyembe joins race, refutes hate rumour against fellow candidates http://www.ippmedia.com/?l=81439 The Guardian 30 June 2015 Other candidates CandidateAge Background Declared onMaliki Malupu red 34Postgraduate student at Mzumbe University1 June 2015.Lucas Lilian 2 June 2015 Mwanafunzi Chuo Kikuu Mzumbe atangaza nia kuwania urais CCM http://www.mwananchi.co.tz/habari/Kitaifa/Mwanafunzi-Chuo-Kikuu-Mzumbe-atangaza-nia/-/1597296/2737130/-/vorv3nz/-/index.html Mwananchi Morogoro 30 June 2015 Amos Siyantemi 4 June 20155 June 2015 Race for presidency heats up http://dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45635-race-for-presidency-heats-up Daily News 30 June 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304231503/http://dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45635-race-for-presidency-heats-up dead Godwin Mwapongo 43 High Court Advocate 6 June 2015Masare Alawi 7 June 2015 Little-known person joins race for Ikulu http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Little-known-person-joins-race-for-Ikulu/-/1840340/2743126/-/tb7c3ez/-/index.html The Citizen Dodoma 30 June 2015 8 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150608002634/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Little-known-person-joins-race-for-Ikulu/-/1840340/2743126/-/tb7c3ez/-/index.html dead Peter Nyalali Former soldier 7 June 2015 Leonce Mulenda 7 June 2015Eldoforce Bilohe 43 Farmerhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-33149421 Letter from Africa: The farmer who wants to lead Tanzania Warungu Joseph 23 June 2015 BBC News 30 June 2015 9 June 201510 June 2015 Kigoma peasant 'for president' as more pick forms http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45839-kigoma-peasant-for-president-as-more-pick-forms Daily News Dodoma 30 June 2015Boniface Ndego 10 June 2015Robi Anne 11 June 2015 CCM Ikulu wish kitty reaches 28 http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45879-ccm-ikulu-wish-kitty-reaches-28 Daily News Dodoma 30 June 2015 Athuman Mwariko 66 Painter, sculptor and cultural scientist. Designed the Tanzanian Coat of arms 12 June 2015Nkwame Marc 13 June 2015 Pinda picks form as new name enters race http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/45961-pinda-picks-form-as-new-name-enters-race Daily News Arusha 30 June 2015Muzzammil Kalokola Alma mater: University of NairobiChairperson of Mwalimu Nyerere Ideology Conservation Society 13 June 2015Peter Felister 14 June 2015 Tanga economist picks forms http://www.ippmedia.com/?l=81229 The Guardian Dodoma 30 June 2015Joseph Chagama 15 June 201516 June 2015 Dr Asha-Rose Migiro also eyeing the presidency http://www.ippmedia.com/frontend/?l=81295 The Guardian 30 June 2015 Patrick Chokala Former diplomat and Press Secretary to presidents Mwinyi and Mkapa 18 June 201519 June 2015 CCM crowd swells as Chokala joins the queue for nomination http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/CCM-crowd-swells-as-Chokala-joins-the-queue-for-nomination/-/1840340/2757498/-/l7fjs8z/-/index.html The Citizen Dar es Salaam 30 June 2015 21 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150621162439/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/CCM-crowd-swells-as-Chokala-joins-the-queue-for-nomination/-/1840340/2757498/-/l7fjs8z/-/index.html dead Ritha Ngowi 50 Community Development Officer 22 June 2015Rweyemamu Aisha 23 June 2015 Fifth woman joins State House 'race' http://www.ippmedia.com/?l=81542 The Guardian 30 June 2015Helena Elinawinga 41 Alma mater: School of International Service 25 June 2015Mbashiru Katare 26 June 2015 Presidential aspirants reach 40 as another candidate joins race http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Presidential-aspirants-reach-40-as-another-candidate-joins-race/-/1840340/2765766/-/pgypvm/-/index.html The Citizen Dodoma 30 June 2015 1 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150701115957/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Presidential-aspirants-reach-40-as-another-candidate-joins-race/-/1840340/2765766/-/pgypvm/-/index.html dead Antony Chalamila 66 27 June 201528 June 2015 Kada achukua fomu, atembea hadi stendi http://www.mwananchi.co.tz/habari/Kitaifa/-/1597296/2767832/-/rjgkjjz/-/index.html Mwananchi 30 June 2015Amos Robert30 June 2015 Seven aspirants penciled to submit nomination forms http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/46621-seven-aspirants-penciled-to-submit-nomination-forms Daily News Dodoma 30 June 2015 Potential candidates Anna Tibaijuka, former Lands Minister.Ulimwengu Jenerali 22 February 2014 As the race to succeed Kikwete hots up, Lowassa is the man to watch https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/OpEd/comment/As-Kikwete-succession-hots-up-Edward-Lowassa-is-man-to-watch/-/434750/2217350/-/item/0/-/11rn245z/-/index.html The EastAfrican 30 June 2015 3 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150603225314/http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/OpEd/comment/As-Kikwete-succession-hots-up-Edward-Lowassa-is-man-to-watch/-/434750/2217350/-/item/0/-/11rn245z/-/index.html dead Her prospects were diminished when she was sacked by the President after receiving $1 million from a businessman. Tibaijuka denied any wrongdoing and said that she accepted the money as a donation for a school.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-30585980 Tanzania's Kikwete sacks Tibaijuka amid corruption row 23 December 2014 BBC News 6 July 2015 Anne Makinda, SpeakerLuhanga Boniface 29 August 2013 Makinda apigiwa debe urais Makinda touted for presidency http://www.ippmedia.com/frontend/?l=58683 Nipashe IPP Media 30 June 2015 Hussein Mwinyi, Defence Minister2014-03-07 Mwinyi's son the CCM candidate http://www.africaintelligence.com/ION/politics-power/2014/03/07/mwinyi-s-son-the-ccm-candidate,108011405-ART The Indian Ocean Newsletter 30 June 2015 Declined to run Salim Ahmed Salim, former Prime MinisterDr Salim: Why I'll not seek top seat again http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Dr-Salim--Why-I-ll-not-seek-top-seat-again/-/1840392/2363274/-/8mhf7p/-/index.html The Citizen Dar es Salaam 30 June 2015 29 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141229185234/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/Dr-Salim--Why-I-ll-not-seek-top-seat-again/-/1840392/2363274/-/8mhf7p/-/index.html dead Joseph Warioba, former Prime MinisterKachenje Exuper 5 July 2014 Warioba ataja sifa za rais 2015 Warioba states the qualities for the President in 2015 http://www.mwananchi.co.tz/habari/Kitaifa/Warioba-ataja-sifa-za-rais-2015/-/1597296/2372686/-/item/1/-/ydg0f2z/-/index.html sw Mwananchi Dar es Salaam 30 June 2015 Nomination process The nomination forms cost a non-refundable TSh 1 million (US$500). A total of 42 party members collected the forms from 3 June but only 38 managed to return them by the 2 July deadline. The four disqualified aspirants were Anthony Chalamila, Helena Elinewinga, Muzammil Kalokola and Peter Nyalile.Mtema Nelly 3 July 2015 Four presidential aspirants fail to beat deadline http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/46750-four-presidential-aspirants-fail-to-beat-deadline Daily News Dodoma 6 July 2015 Each candidate was required to solicit sponsorship from at least 450 party members from a minimum of 15 regions (including three regions from Zanzibar). Lowassa's campaign team claims to have gained sponsorship from more than 800,000 party members from all the regions.1 July 2015 'Mafuriko' ya Lowassa http://www.raiamwema.co.tz/%E2%80%98mafuriko%E2%80%99-ya-lowassa https://web.archive.org/web/20150704033713/http://www.raiamwema.co.tz/%E2%80%98mafuriko%E2%80%99-ya-lowassa dead 4 July 2015 Raia Mwema 8 July 2015 412 The meetings will take place in Dodoma at the party's headquarters and at the newly inaugurated Dodoma Convention Centre. More than 10,000 delegates and their retinues were expected to arrive in the capital.Barasa Chaby 8 July 2015 Excitement on the air as Dodoma readies for the year's big event http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/46971-excitement-on-the-air-as-dodoma-readies-for-the-year-s-big-event Daily News Dodoma 8 July 2015 http://ccmchama.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/ratiba-ya-uchaguzi-wa-dola-kwa-wanaccm.html Schedule of Events 25 May 2015 Chama Cha Mapinduzi 8 July 2015 6 July 2015 CCM meets to select its candidates http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/CCM-meets-to-select-its-candidates/-/1840340/2776570/-/item/0/-/108j1l6z/-/index.html The Citizen Dodoma 8 July 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074849/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/CCM-meets-to-select-its-candidates/-/1840340/2776570/-/item/0/-/108j1l6z/-/index.html dead CCM Chama Cha Mapinduzi ccm_tanzania 619439613296406530 10 July 2015 Hatua ya kwanza ya mchakato .. 10 July 2015 Swahili Central Committee On 11 July 2015 at 01:20 EAT (UTC +3), the party tweeted the names of the five candidates selected by its Central Committee from the list of 38 aspirants:CCM Chama Cha Mapinduzi ccm_tanzania 619632397626290176 11 July 2015 Kikao cha Kamati Kuu (CC) kimekamilika.. 11 July 2015 Swahili National Executive Committee On 11 July, the National Executive Committee selected the three finalists:CCM Chama Cha Mapinduzi ccm_tanzania 619918713274408961 11 July 2015 Kikao cha Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa (NEC) kimekamilika.. 12 July 2015 Swahili National Congress The party's National Congress selected Works Minister John Magufuli as the party's 2015 presidential nominee. Opinion polls Poll source Date Sample size Undecided Lowassa Pinda Membe Sitta Magufuli Nchemba Makamba MwandosyaTwawezahttp://twaweza.org/uploads/files/PoliticalPoll-FINAL-EN.pdf Tanzania towards 2015: Citizen preferences and views on political leadership Schipper Youdi Mushi Elvis Rajani Rakesh Rakesh Rajani 11 November 2014 Twaweza Dar es Salaam 13 26 June 2015 7 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907205438/https://twaweza.org/uploads/files/PoliticalPoll-FINAL-EN.pdf dead September 2014 1,445 33%13.0% 12.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% – – –Positive Thinkershttp://www.positivethinkers.or.tz/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PTT-Report-ya-Utafiti-Juu-ya-Vigezo-vya-Kuchagua-viongo-2015.pdf Ripoti ya Utafiti: Vigezo na matarajio ya wananchi katika kufanya maamuzi ya kuchagua viongozi kuelekea Uchaguzi Mkuu 2015, Tanzania. March 2015 Dar es Salaam 16 Positive Thinkers Tanzania 26 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150408191540/http://www.positivethinkers.or.tz/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PTT-Report-ya-Utafiti-Juu-ya-Vigezo-vya-Kuchagua-viongo-2015.pdf 8 April 2015 dead March 2015 3,298 2.4%22.8% 3.2% 5.9% 2.2% 6.8% 10.6% 1.6% 1.2%Samunge S.S. Research CenterMbegalo Enles 27 May 2015 Lowassa aongoza. http://www.ippmedia.com/frontend/?l=80616 Nipashe Dar es Salaam 26 June 2015 2013–2015 7,000 –20.7% 2.4% 7.0% – 7.6% – 4.8% –REDET6 July 2015 Ni Lowassa vs Slaa It's Lowassa vs Slaa http://www.ippmedia.com/?l=82008 sw Nipashe https://web.archive.org/web/20150706180154/http://www.ippmedia.com/?l=82008 6 July 2015 6 July 2015 live dmy-all 23–26 June 2015 1,250 –27.0% 7.2% 8.2% 0.6% 6.6% 1.0% 0.8% 3.1% At the party's 8th National Congress in 2012, the following four aspirants were the favourites among the NEC delegates and were elected by them: Wasira (89%), Makamba (87%), Nchemba (84%) and Membe (61%).Ng'hily Dickson 14 November 2012 CCM's new line-up in place http://www.ippmedia.com/frontend/?l=47979 The Guardian Dodoma 8 July 2015 Post-nomination events Defections Both former prime ministers Edward Lowassa and Frederick Sumaye defected to the opposition Chadema party after front-runner candidate Lowassa was not selected. Lowassa was then chosen as Chadema's presidential candidate and got 39.97% of the vote; the highest in opposition history. However, both later on re-joined CCM in 2019. Expulsions In 2020, Bernard Membe was expelled from the party. He re-joined CCM in 2022. Deaths Caandidate Date Notes Samuel Sitta 7 November 2016 Died in Germany where he was undergoing treatment. Augustino Ramadhani 28 April 2020 Died at Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam after a long illness. Augustine Mahiga 1 May 2020 Died in Dodoma. John Magufuli 17 March 2021 Died at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam from a heart condition. Mwele Ntuli Malecela 10 February 2022 Died in Geneva, Switzerland. Bernard Membe 12 May 2023 Died at Kairuki Hospital in Dar es Salaam. Edward Lowassa 10 February 2024 Died at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in Dar es Salaam. References 3 External links CCM Constitution (Kiswahili) 30em Images: NEC meeting, 11 July, CCM Blog National Congress, 12 July, CCM Blog Video National CongressNovember 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes collapsed Category:Chama Cha Mapinduzi Category:Primary elections in Tanzania Category:2015 elections in Tanzania