UTM Party has announced that Monday, November 10, will be the final day for submitting nomination papers ahead of its elective convention, scheduled for 17
November.

The decision was made during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting,
chaired by party president Michael Usi.

Addressing the media UTM publicity secretary Felix Njawala added that NEC has
agreed that nomination fees for the aspiring candidates vying for different
positions at the convention remain unchanged.

Meanwhile UTM director of youth Penjani Kaluwa who earlier announced his
decision to contest for the party’s presidency at the convention has withdrawal
his decision.

He made the announcement on Wednesday at the media briefing where he
stated that he will seek re-election for his current position to continue serving the
youth.

Kaluwa has therefore encouraged the youth to actively pursue high-level
positions in politics.