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Hassan, Samia Suluhu

Tanzania's 2025 General Election: A Call for Peace and Unity

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

As Tanzanians prepare to head to the polls on Wednesday in the country's historic general election, Retired Prime Minister and First President John Malecela has urged citizens to uphold peace and unity before, during, and after voting. The election features 18 political parties and 17 presidential candidates, including incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who was endorsed by the CCM National Congress to seek re-election. In a speech to elders from Same District, Malecela emphasized the importance of maintaining peace, stating that no treasure in the world is more valuable than peace. He also praised President Samia's leadership, highlighting major projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Dar es Salaam.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tanzania's 2025 general election features 18 political parties and 17 presidential candidates, including incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
  • Retired Prime Minister John Malecela has called on citizens to uphold peace and unity before, during, and after voting.
  • Malecela emphasized that no treasure in the world is more valuable than peace, condemning individuals promoting voter apathy or planning election-day protests.
  • President Samia's leadership has led to significant progress in the economy and development projects, including the SGR, JNHPP, and BRT system in Dar es Salaam.
  • The government has warned that it will curb any form of crime or disturbance on Election Day, and citizens have been urged to continue placing their trust in President Samia.
  • Major projects such as the SGR, JNHPP, and BRT system have improved Tanzania's infrastructure and economy, with the 2,115-megawatt JNHPP project turning part of the Rufiji River basin into a vast water body.
  • Tanzanians have made significant strides in development, with the country transitioning from deep poverty to visible progress in areas such as transportation, healthcare, and education.
  • Malecela predicted that Tanzania will make major strides over the next five years, with God blessing the country with vast resources and every region now having gold deposits.

Statistics:

  • 18 political parties are participating in the 2025 general election.
  • 17 presidential candidates are running, including incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
  • The SGR has improved transportation and infrastructure in Tanzania, with the JNHPP project generating 2,115 megawatts of power.
  • The BRT system in Dar es Salaam has improved urban transport and development.
  • Tanzania's economy has grown significantly, with the country having vast resources and every region now having gold deposits.
  • The government has warned that it will curb any form of crime or disturbance on Election Day.

Sources:

  • The Citizen
  • Tanzania's 2025 General Election website
  • President Samia Suluhu Hassan's campaign website

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