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Tug of war over secretary general post exposes UDA soft underbelly

Newly appointed UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar held discussions with party officials and staff. [Courtesy]

Things have fallen apart in the ruling United Democratic and the centre can no longer hold. Friday was a day to remember, preceded by a night meeting that culminated with dawn court orders.

By daybreak, the four-year-old party that has been aping the Chinese Communist Party had sacked its outspoken and controversial Secretary General Cleophas Malala.

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