Tanzania's Opposition Rejects Election Results
Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, on Sunday dismissed President Samia Suluhu Hassan's overwhelming victory in the recent elections. The vote sparked violent protests across the country, fueled by the exclusion of prominent opposition candidates.
Election Outcome and Opposition Response
President Hassan's party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi, claimed a landslide win with nearly 98% of the votes in Wednesday's election, as announced by the National Electoral Commission. However, Chadema contested the legitimacy of these results, citing their exclusion from the election process and the arrest of their leader, Tundu Lissu, on treason charges in April.
"Chadema strongly rejects the so-called election results announced by the National Electoral Commission. These results have no basis in reality, as the truth is that no genuine election took place in Tanzania."
"The countrywide demonstrations are clear proof that citizens did not take part in what is being called an election, and that they reject anyone emerging from this flawed electoral process."
President Hassan's Reaction
President Hassan, who assumed office in 2021, received the official winner's certificate at an event in Dodoma, the administrative capital, on Saturday.
Summary
The opposition party Chadema denounces the election as fraudulent, citing protests and political exclusions, while President Hassan consolidates power following a dominant election win.
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