Luhaga Joelson Mpina
Luhaga Joelson Mpina is a Tanzanian politician and former Cabinet minister who has been nominated as the presidential candidate for the opposition party ACT Wazalendo. He has gained attention for his legal battle following the Registrar of Political Parties' decision to revoke his candidacy, a move that has sparked controversy and discussions about the integrity of the electoral process in Tanzania. Mpina has completed all necessary procedures for his candidacy and is committed to challenging the Registrar's decision in court, positioning himself as a significant challenger to the ruling party in the upcoming elections.
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Recent news mentions
Luhaga Joelson Mpina was disqualified from contesting in the presidential race by the electoral body.
Tanzania’s electoral body upholds AG’s objection, bars opposition candidate Mpina from presidential race
Tanzania· 2025-09-15
Mr Luhaga Joelson Mpina is the presidential candidate for ACT Wazalendo who is facing a nomination block by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
ACT Wazalendo protests move to block Mpina’s nominationTanzania· 2025-08-27
Luhaga Joelson Mpina is the presidential flagbearer for ACT Wazalendo whose candidacy has been challenged by the Registrar of Political Parties.
ACT Wazalendo to challenge registrar’s move to revoke Mpina’s presidential bidTanzania· 2025-08-26