Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has expressed concern over Tanzania’s political future following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election in a vote marred by unrest and allegations of irregularities.
Taking to X, the Kenyan legislator argued that President Suluhu’s administration missed an opportunity to earn legitimacy by preventing opposition candidates from freely participating in the polls.
He suggested that even with flaws in the electoral process, allowing competition would have strengthened her credibility.
“Suluhu would have still won had she allowed her opponents to run, albeit through electoral fraud, but she would have emerged with some credibility,” Amisi wrote.
He warned that the president now faces the most difficult moment in Tanzania’s history, predicting heightened political tension.
The Tanzanian election has sparked widespread demonstrations, with citizens taking to the streets to protest what they claim was a manipulated outcome.
Security forces have reportedly dispersed crowds in several cities as calls for transparency grow louder.
Amisi’s comments reflect growing unease across East Africa over democratic governance and political tolerance.
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