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Former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa's wife, Regina, yesterday spoke publicly about the health of
Wife of the presidential candidate for the opposition coalition (Ukawa), Mrs Regina Lowassa speaks during a meeting organised by Chadema Women's Wing (Bawacha) in Dar es Salaam yesterday. PHOTO | EDWIN MJWAHUZI
Ms Lowassa, who has maintained a low profile since Mr Lowassa resigned as Premier, in 2008, made her first major public pronouncement on her husband's bid for the presidency.
And when she spoke yesterday, she chose to tackle her husband's health issue which has been a matter of public speculation and political banter since he declared his intention to run for Ikulu with an opposition ticket after he was rejected by CCM.
"A lot is being g said out there about my husband, but let me tell you that I have known him for a very long time, he is a caring, loving and powerful husband who loves development and humanity," she said amid cheers from the crowd which thronged the Blue Pearl Hall in Dar es Salaam
She said said ever since her family defected to the opposition, she has seen Tanzanians expressing confidence and faith in her husband saying they made the right decision.
The meeting was also attended various opposition leaders including Mr Lowassa's running mate, Mr Juma Duni Haji, Ukawa co-chair James Mbatia and a representative from the Civic United Front (CUF).
The place was packed to capacity with those failed to get in watxhing the proceding on television screens outside.
In his remarks, Mr Lowassa said he has started the campaign process with confidence saying he will surprise the ruling party come October 25.
"I want all of you to go and look for votes because am sure if women have decided nobody can say No," he said.
POSTED FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 | BY- HENRY MWANGONDE THE CITIZEN REPORTER
