Lawyers urge calmness as CHADEMA’s assets distribution case awaits court ruling

DAR ES SALAAM: A team of lawyers representing the former Zanzibar Vice Chairperson of Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), Said Issa Mohamed, has called on party members to remain calm as they await a court decision in a case concerning the distribution of the party’s assets and resources.
The civil case, No. 8323 of 2025, concerns a dispute over the allocation of party resources between Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
The suit was filed by Mohamed in collaboration with two members of CHADEMA’s Board of Trustees from Zanzibar, Ahmed Rashid Khamis and Maulida Anna Komu.
Speaking in Dar es Salaam, senior advocate Gido Semfukwe, assisted by Shabaan Marijani and Alvan Fidelis, said there has been a misconception that the case was initiated by a small group of individuals a claim he dismissed.
“The truth is that this case involves senior party leaders and many supporters who wish to see the party remain in the hands of members at all levels, rather than being controlled by a small group of individuals,” said Semfukwe.
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He explained that the objective of the case is to ensure equitable distribution of assets and balanced participation in political activities between Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, as well as to guarantee that party resources are used for the broader interests of members.
Semfukwe further claimed that once the case is heard, leaders and members will be surprised to learn how party assets and resources — including government subsidies, houses, vehicles, motorcycles, members’ contributions and donations from foreign supporters — have allegedly been misused by a small group of individuals.
He also urged the court handling the matter to treat the case with the seriousness it deserves and to hear and determine it in a timely manner so that justice can be served for both sides.
For his part, Said Issa Mohamed said he decided to take legal action after claiming that he is currently unable to participate in the party’s leadership meetings.
He stated that he had been raising the concerns while still in office and has continued to advocate for members’ rights, particularly those from Zanzibar, even after leaving his leadership position.
Mohamed, who served as CHADEMA Vice Chairperson for approximately 16 years, emphasized that his goal is to ensure fairness and transparency in the management of the party’s assets and resources.




**TANGAZO LA AJIRA**
**NAFASI: WAHARIRI 332,545 WA KITABU**
Kampuni ya WAJA iliyopo Buza, Jijini Dar es Salaam, inatangaza nafasi za kazi **332,545 za Wahariri** kwa ajili ya kuhariri kitabu chenye kichwa cha habari:
*“Kuua Chama cha Siasa nchini Tanzania (KILA MTU ANAJUA KITAWALE MILELE) – Kama walivyoua Viwanda vya Serikali ya Awamu ya Kwanza”*
### Madhumuni ya Ajira
Kampuni inalenga kuunda jopo kubwa la wahariri kwa ajili ya kufanya uchambuzi, mapitio na maboresho ya kitaalamu ya muswada wa kitabu kabla ya kuchapishwa rasmi.
### Majukumu ya Kazi:
* Kuhariri sarufi, tahajia na matumizi sahihi ya lugha.
* Kuboresha mtiririko wa hoja na mpangilio wa sura.
* Kufanya uhakiki wa kitaalamu (proofreading na copy-editing).
* Kutoa maoni ya maboresho bila kuathiri dhamira ya mwandishi.
* Kufanya kazi kwa ushirikiano ndani ya timu pana ya wahariri.
### Sifa za Mwombaji:
* Awe na ujuzi mzuri wa lugha ya Kiswahili.
* Elimu au uzoefu katika Fasihi, Uandishi wa Habari, Sayansi ya Siasa au taaluma zinazohusiana itakuwa nyongeza.
* Awe na uwezo wa kufanya kazi katika timu kubwa.
* Awe mwadilifu, makini na mwenye kuheshimu muda wa kazi.
### Namna ya Kutuma Maombi:
Waombaji watume:
* Barua ya maombi
* Wasifu binafsi (CV)
* Maelezo ya uzoefu au mfano wa kazi (kama ipo)
Maombi yawasilishwe katika ofisi za Kampuni ya WAJA, Buza – Dar es Salaam au kupitia mawasiliano rasmi ya kampuni ndani ya siku 21 tangu tarehe ya tangazo hili.
**Imetolewa na:**
Kampuni ya WAJA
Buza, Dar es Salaam
*Fursa ni sawa kwa wote wenye sifa stahiki.*
**TANGAZO LA AJIRA**
**NAFASI: WAHARIRI 332,545 WA KITABU**
Kampuni ya WAJA iliyopo Buza, Jijini Dar es Salaam, inatangaza nafasi za kazi **332,545 za Wahariri** kwa ajili ya kuhariri kitabu chenye kichwa cha habari:
*“Kuua Chama cha Siasa nchini Tanzania (KILA MTU ANAJUA KITAWALE MILELE) – Kama walivyoua Viwanda vya Serikali ya Awamu ya Kwanza”*
### Madhumuni ya Ajira
Kampuni inalenga kuunda jopo kubwa la wahariri kwa ajili ya kufanya uchambuzi, mapitio na maboresho ya kitaalamu ya muswada wa kitabu kabla ya kuchapishwa rasmi.
### Majukumu ya Kazi:
* Kuhariri sarufi, tahajia na matumizi sahihi ya lugha.
* Kuboresha mtiririko wa hoja na mpangilio wa sura.
* Kufanya uhakiki wa kitaalamu (proofreading na copy-editing).
* Kutoa maoni ya maboresho bila kuathiri dhamira ya mwandishi.
* Kufanya kazi kwa ushirikiano ndani ya timu pana ya wahariri.
### Sifa za Mwombaji:
* Awe na ujuzi mzuri wa lugha ya Kiswahili.
* Elimu au uzoefu katika Fasihi, Uandishi wa Habari, Sayansi ya Siasa au taaluma zinazohusiana itakuwa nyongeza.
* Awe na uwezo wa kufanya kazi katika timu kubwa.
* Awe mwadilifu, makini na mwenye kuheshimu muda wa kazi.
### Namna ya Kutuma Maombi:
Waombaji watume:
* Barua ya maombi
* Wasifu binafsi (CV)
* Maelezo ya uzoefu au mfano wa kazi (kama ipo)
Maombi yawasilishwe katika ofisi za Kampuni ya WAJA, Buza – Dar es Salaam au kupitia mawasiliano rasmi ya kampuni ndani ya siku 21 tangu tarehe ya tangazo hili.
**Imetolewa na:**
Kampuni ya WAJA
Buza, Dar es Salaam
*Fursa ni sawa kwa wote wenye sifa stahiki.*
**TANGAZO LA AJIRA**
**NAFASI: WAHARIRI 332,545 WA KITABU**
Kampuni ya WAJA iliyopo Buza, Jijini Dar es Salaam, inatangaza nafasi za kazi **332,545 za Wahariri** kwa ajili ya kuhariri kitabu chenye kichwa cha habari:
*“Kuua Chama cha Siasa nchini Tanzania (KILA MTU ANAJUA KITAWALE MILELE) – Kama walivyoua Viwanda vya Serikali ya Awamu ya Kwanza”*
### Madhumuni ya Ajira
Kampuni inalenga kuunda jopo kubwa la wahariri kwa ajili ya kufanya uchambuzi, mapitio na maboresho ya kitaalamu ya muswada wa kitabu kabla ya kuchapishwa rasmi.
### Majukumu ya Kazi:
* Kuhariri sarufi, tahajia na matumizi sahihi ya lugha.
* Kuboresha mtiririko wa hoja na mpangilio wa sura.
* Kufanya uhakiki wa kitaalamu (proofreading na copy-editing).
* Kutoa maoni ya maboresho bila kuathiri dhamira ya mwandishi.
* Kufanya kazi kwa ushirikiano ndani ya timu pana ya wahariri.
### Sifa za Mwombaji:
* Awe na ujuzi mzuri wa lugha ya Kiswahili.
* Elimu au uzoefu katika Fasihi, Uandishi wa Habari, Sayansi ya Siasa au taaluma zinazohusiana itakuwa nyongeza.
* Awe na uwezo wa kufanya kazi katika timu kubwa.
* Awe mwadilifu, makini na mwenye kuheshimu muda wa kazi.
### Namna ya Kutuma Maombi:
Waombaji watume:
* Barua ya maombi
* Wasifu binafsi (CV)
* Maelezo ya uzoefu au mfano wa kazi (kama ipo)
Maombi yawasilishwe katika ofisi za Kampuni ya WAJA, Buza – Dar es Salaam au kupitia mawasiliano rasmi ya kampuni ndani ya siku 21 tangu tarehe ya tangazo hili.
**Imetolewa na:**
Kampuni ya WAJA
Buza, Dar es Salaam
*Fursa ni sawa kwa wote wenye sifa stahiki.*