Cherargei urges Samia Suluhu to form broad-based govt after winning disputed polls
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has congratulated Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her decisive victory in the October 29 general elections while urging her to form a broad-based government to promote national unity and reconciliation.
In a post on X on Saturday, Cherargei praised Suluhu’s performance, where she captured 97.66% of the presidential vote and her Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party secured 270 out of 272 parliamentary seats.
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“Congratulations, H.E. Suluhu, for winning AGAINST Samia in the Tanzania General Elections, including getting 270 parliamentary seats against 272 seats,” he stated.
The senator encouraged the president to celebrate her win graciously and to immediately engage the opposition to ensure inclusivity.
“Your Excellency Suluhu, celebrate in magnanimity, and now start the process of a handshake/broad-based government with the aim of forming an inclusive government,” he added.
Constitutional Reforms Needed
Cherargei also highlighted the importance of reforming Tanzania’s legal framework. He advised the president to begin drafting a new constitution that reflects the people’s wishes.
“Now also start the process of writing a new constitution to reflect the wishes of the people of Tanzania,” he said, stressing that structural changes are crucial for expanding democratic space and strengthening human rights protections.
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Message from the people
The senator noted that Tanzanian citizens have made their expectations clear, emphasising that elections should be paired with reforms and inclusive governance.
“The message of the Tanzanian people is loud and clear that there shouldn’t have been any elections without reforms plus expanded democratic space plus progressive human rights,” Cherargei said.
The polls, however, were marked by controversy. Major opposition parties, including Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo, were disqualified on procedural grounds, leaving only 17 minor candidates and independents in the race.
Protests erupted, resulting in arrests and some fatalities, with Chadema denouncing the elections as a “sham” and pledging legal challenges.
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