Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially been declared the winner of the nation’s presidential election, according to the country’s electoral commission.
The announcement came on Saturday, confirming that the incumbent had received nearly 98 percent (31,913,866 out of 32,678,844 votes)of the votes in a poll marked by the detention and disqualification of major opponents and days of unrest.
The election, which has drawn international attention, was overshadowed by reports of violence and protests across several regions. Critics say the vote was held in an environment that limited opposition participation, raising questions about its fairness and transparency.
Despite this, the electoral commission maintained that the process was legitimate and declared President Suluhu as the winner.
The result cements Suluhu’s position at the helm of the East African nation, extending her leadership following her succession of the late John Magufuli in 2021.
Her overwhelming victory comes amid intense scrutiny of the political climate, which has seen opposition figures jailed, banned, or otherwise prevented from campaigning freely
