If having members of Nyerere's family in their party is everything Chadema supporters are looking for, then they've definitely won the battle. But if they're aware that it's credible policies, rather than big names, that give life to a political party, they'd perhaps find that there's no point in rejoicing over the arrival of this latest guest to join their ranks. Sure, they may succeed in persuading the whole family to become their part, but the crucial question remains what the impact is these people might have on the wellbeing of the party.