James Daudi Lembeli (born 26 December 1956) is a Tanzanian politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Kahama constituency from 2005 to 2015 via the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party.[1]

James Lembeli
Member of Parliament
for Kahama
Assumed office
December 2005
Preceded byRaphael Mlolwa
Personal details
Born (1956-12-26) 26 December 1956 (age 67)
Tanganyika
NationalityTanzanian
Political partyCHADEMA (2015–)
CCM (?–2015)
Alma materJournalist College, Zambia
Position(s)Radio presenter, Deutsche Welle
PR Manager, TANAPA (1993–05)

On 18 July 2015, he announced that he would not defend his electoral seat through the ruling party.[2] Three days later, he announced his decision to defect to the opposition Chadema party.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Member of Parliament CV". Parliament of Tanzania. 2010. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  2. ^ Mjema, Daniel (18 July 2015). "Lembeli: Sitagombea ubunge kupitia CCM". Mwananchi (in Swahili). Moshi. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Mbunge wa Kahama aondoka CCM". Dar es Salaam: Michuzi Blog. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.