On March 1, 2019, retired prime minister Edward Lowassa, member of the central committee of CHADEMA, bounced back to CCM, his longtime party, after defecting from it four years ago.
Tarehe 1 mwezi Machi, 2019, Waziri Mkuu aliyejiuzulu Edward Lowassa na mjumbe wa Halmashauri kuu ya CHADEMA alikihama chama hicho na kurudi chama chake cha zamani cha CCM baada ya kukihama miaka minne iliyopita.