DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 19 -- THE ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has dismissed reports that Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has been summoned before the partys Ethics Committee, saying it has no official communication confirming the claim.

CCM Secretary for Ideology, Propaganda and Training, Kenani Laban Kihongosi, rejected the reports on Wednesday during an interview with Clouds FMs Power Breakfast programme in Dar es Salaam.

He said CCM follows its Constitution and regulations when handling disciplinary and ethical matters, and that any official summons would be communicated through the appropriate party channels.

Mr Kihongosi, however, said appearing before the Ethics Committee was a normal internal procedure and should not automatic...