Tanzania, May 21 -- Dar es Salaam. Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) has submitted its response to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties over allegations that it violated provisions of the Political Parties Act, leaving the Registrar to decide whether the party will face suspension, a fine or no action.

The response follows a letter dated May 7, 2026, in which the Registrar accused Chadema of breaching provisions of the law and directed the party to explain why disciplinary measures should not be taken against it.

The letter, referenced HA.322/362/16A/22 and signed by Deputy Registrar Sisty Nyahoza, alleged violations linked to statements made by some Chadema leaders.

In a separate development, Chama Cha Mapinduzi ...