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Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, President Hassan congratulated Ndejembi and challenged him to use his new position to build wisdom and sound judgement as he takes on the responsibilities that come with the office.
All 324 lawmakers who participated in Friday’s vote supported Ndejembi’s nomination, with none voting against him and no spoilt ballots recorded.
The changes were announced on August 27, 2026, through a statement from Chief Secretary Ambassador Moses Kusiluka and signed by State House Director of Communications Bakari Machumu.
Chadema argues that this transitional government should ensure political freedoms, reinstate civil liberties, free political prisoners, and pave the way for fresh elections conducted fairly.
The opposition outfit called on the international community not to recognize Suluhu as the leader of Tanzania, claiming she lacks legitimacy.
The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) confirmed reports of at least ten fatalities in Dar es Salaam, Shinyanga, and Morogoro. OHCHR spokesperson Seif Magango called on security forces to “refrain from using unnecessary or disproportionate force, including lethal weapons, against protesters, and to make every effort to de-escalate tensions.”
The elections, which began early this morning, have seen a relatively low turnout, as many of the leading challengers to President Samia Suluhu were either imprisoned or barred from running. Suluhu, who assumed office in 2021 following the sudden death of President John Magufuli, faces a critical test in her bid for a full term.
The October 29, 2025, election is a little unusual because current President Samia Suluhu Hassan is competing in her first presidential election.
Lissu, who finished second in the 2020 presidential race, was arrested in April and charged with treason over what prosecutors claim was a speech urging the public to rebel and disrupt the upcoming election. The vote is scheduled for later this month.
Polepole expressed concern over Tanzania’s political trajectory under the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party.