Wema Sepetu, Diamond Platinumz ex-girlfriend has become the latest Tanzanian celebrity to announce her political ambitions.
Wema declared her intention of vying for a Member of Parliament seat in this year's general elections, after veteran rappers Professa Jay and Afande Sele.
According to Tanzania blog, nyumbanitv.com, Wema who is former Miss Tanzania taking the crown in 2006 will be will be vying for the women special seat under the ruling party CCM (Chama Cha Mapinduzi)..
Speaking to a Tanzanian radio programme, ‘Ala Za Roho’, the Bongo movie actress confirmed this announcement that was broken via Instagram through her manager Martin Kadinda.
“Yeah it’s true I will be vying for the Member of Parliament special seat under CCM party and as we speak, I am in Singida to collect the nominations forms as we carry on with the arrangements,” The 26 year old actress said.
Wema says she will be banking on the youth votes whom she is sensitizing and mobilizing to ensure that they are dully and fully registered going towards the election as she looks forward to clinching the seat.
