Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan Secures Win in Presidential Election

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Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected as the country's president, securing a landslide victory with 97.66 percent of the vote. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results on Saturday, with Hassan's 31,913,866 votes far surpassing those of her 16 opposition candidates. This historic win marks a significant milestone, making President Hassan the country's first elected female president. The elections, which were held every five years, saw voters choose the president, members of parliament, and local council representatives, with 17 parties fielding presidential candidates and 18 contesting parliamentary and local seats.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Samia Suluhu Hassan secured 97.66 percent of the vote, with 31,913,866 votes.
  • Hassan defeated 16 opposition candidates, securing a decisive victory for the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party.
  • This election marks a historic milestone, with President Hassan becoming the country's first elected female president.
  • The election was marred by protests in Dar es Salaam, where demonstrators took to the streets, accusing authorities of stifling the opposition.
  • Clashes erupted between protesters and police, resulting in the damage of several police posts, gas stations, commuter buses, and polling stations.
  • The government imposed a curfew in Dar es Salaam in response to the unrest.
  • Reports of internet disruptions later emerged.

Statistics:

  • 97.66 percent: the percentage of the vote secured by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
  • 31,913,866: the number of votes received by President Hassan.
  • 16: the number of opposition candidates defeated by President Hassan.
  • 17: the number of parties that fielded presidential candidates in the election.
  • 2021: the year President Hassan assumed the presidency, marking a historic milestone as Tanzania's first female head of state.
  • 5: the number of years between elections.

Sources:

  • NAMPA
  • Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
  • BBC News (NAMPA)