MUGABE WAPO WENGI
Makani faulters amid speech
By LEVINA KATO, 28th August 2010 @ 12:00 , Total hits: 164
THE founder of CHADEMA, Mr Bob Makani (85), almost collapsed on the podium on Sunday as he was greeting people who turned up to the Jangwani grounds in Dar es Salaam to witness the launching of the party's campaigns for the October general election.
Bob Makani, who lost control after speaking for hardly three minutes, was quickly supported by high table aides who took him back to his seat. He, however, re-appeared on the podium and assured the gathering that he was very fit.
Earlier, Mr Makani was among a long list of CHADEMA officials who were to give brief remarks at the rally. Before the incident, the elderly and veteran politician appeared joyous and strong as he sat quietly at the high table.
But when he was invited to greet the people, he could stand for hardly three minutes. He saluted members in CHADEMA's slogan ‘CHADEMA… ‘as the crowd responded weirdly ' VEMA…" and continued to addressing the rally by asking the crowd to vote in favour of the party.
But his greeting could not continue his speech …he started to lose control - as the aides rushed to support him and lead him back to his chair. Immediately, the party's legal advisor, Mr Mabere Marando, took over the stage and clarified that Mr Makani was too old to be compared to any young politician.