President Safe from Petition says Expert

By Damas Makangale
Dar es Salaam

Debate has been sparked by the Chadema petition against the President for allegedly violating the Election Expenses Act. But a leading expert says the president will come out unscathed.
On Monday next week, the Registrar, John Tendwa will deliver his judgment on whether President Jakaya Kikwete has flouted the General Election law by giving out promises in his campaign rallies.
Chadema filed a petition this week, alleging that President Kikwete, who launched his campaign a week ago, violated Article 21 of the law, which prevents candidates and their agents from offering monetary offers with the aim of winning over voters.


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