Tanzania, Aug. 3 -- Dar es Salaam. The opposition Chadema has announced plans to take legal action against individuals masquerading as party leaders, accusing them of slandering the party and defaming its Mainland Vice-Chairman, John Heche.

The controversy arose following social media reports after a Chadema Central Committee meeting in Kigoma Region, alleging that Mr Heche embezzled funds from the 'Tone Tone' campaign for personal gain.

Although Chadema Secretary-General John Mnyika previously refuted the allegations, confirming that the campaign funds remained secure, several individuals posing as party officials continued issuing statements demanding Mr Heche's resignation to facilitate investigations.

Addressing journalists Sunday,...