Jamal. A .Tamim(App)
Vs
Felix Francis Mkosamali(Res)
In the October, 2010 parliamentary elections, the appellant, JAMAL
A. TAMIM, contested and lost on a Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) ticket in
the Muhambwe Constituency. The first respondent, FELIX FRANCIS
MKOSAMALI of NCCR- Mageuzi was the successful candidate. Dissatisfied
with the results of the election, the appellant petitioned in the High Court
to avoid the same. The second respondent herein, the ATIORNEY
GENERAL,was cited as the second respondent in the petition in compliance
with the National electoral law. On 20/4/2012, the High Court (Sumari, J.)
dismissed appellant's petition and certified the first respondent a lawfully
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elected member of parliament for Muhambwe Constituency. Aggrieved by
the decision of the High Court, the appellant preferred the present appeal.