DODOMA: THE ruling CCM National Executive Committee (NEC)has nominated Dr Nettho Ndilito as the party’s candidate for the forthcoming parliamentary by-election in Chamwino Constituency, Dodoma Region.
The by-election is scheduled for November 4 this year to fill the seat left vacant by Deogratius Ndejembi, who was appointed Vice-President and subsequently confirmed by Parliament.
Dr Ndilito emerged victorious in the CCM primaries held on October 3, securing 2,401 votes out of the 6,172 votes cast.
He defeated his closest rival, Dr Kedmon Mapana, who garnered 1,927 votes, while Ezekiel Mbogoni came third with 275 votes.
The nomination was announced yesterday by CCM Secretary for Ideology, Publicity and Training, MrKenani Kihongosi, following a special meeting of the party’s Central Committee held in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar.
In another decision, the committee appointed Faris Buruhani, the CCM Youth Wing (UVCCM) chairperson in Kagera Region, as the wing’s new secretary-general.
The committee also made changes to its regional patron appointments, naming Mr Ndejembi as patron for Dar es Salaam Region and Mr Kihongosi as patron for Dodoma Region.
According to the statement, the decisions were made in accordance with the CCM Constitution of 1977, as amended in May 2025.