THE family of the late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere intends to summon ex-president Benjamin Mkapa to Butiama Village next month to discuss widespread allegations of corruption and abuse of office now besetting the former head of state.
A member of the Nyerere family, Peter Wanzagi, has confirmed to THISDAY that Mkapa, who holds the position of honorary son of Nyerere's Zanaki tribe, will be called to the family meeting scheduled for next month.
He will be asked to explain the allegations being made against him, Wanzagi said.
The family meeting at Nyerere's birthplace of Butiama in Mara Region, will be chaired by the current Zanaki tribal chief Japhet Wanzagi.
Said Peter Wanzagi, who is also Butiama Village councillor: ''Mkapa is one of us (family), so we have seen fit to call him to the family meeting, where we will discuss these allegations against him.''
He explained that if the corruption allegations against Mkapa are genuine, the family will decide what to do about it, including possibly kicking him out of the family and denouncing his honorary status.
Although not a native of Butiama Village in Mara Region, the ex-president was made an honorary son of the small but influential Zanaki tribe some four years ago.....