DERDEEDO MEDIA

 DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of the 2025 presidential election with an overwhelming 97.66% of the vote, securing a new five-year term. According to official results released on Saturday, Suluhu received 31,913,866 votes out of 32,678,844 cast nationwide — a margin that has sparked disbelief, anger, and violent protests across several cities. Nearly 98% Victory Raises Eyebrows President Samia Suluhu’s landslide win marks one of the most dominant election results in the country’s history. However, critics and opposition groups have questioned the credibility of the process, describing it as “deeply flawed” and “undemocratic.” The election took place amid reports of intimidation, media restrictions, and disqualification of key opposition figures. The electoral commission barred Suluhu’s two main challengers just days before the vote, prompting widespread criticism both locally and internationa...