The African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has congratulated President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her victory in the disputed Tanzania election.
In a statement, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the Commission said it had taken note of the results of the presidential election in Tanzania and congratulates H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her victory.
He expressed regrets over the deaths recorded during the electoral processes and extended condolences to families affected.
The Chairperson admonished authorities to safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens in Tanzania.
”The Chairperson deeply regrets the loss of human life during the post-electoral protests and extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims. He underscores the imperative of upholding fundamental rights and freedoms, including the right to peaceful assembly and expression, and encourages the authorities to safeguard these rights within the framework of the law. He also calls on citizens to exercise their rights in a peaceful and responsible manner.”
According to him, the African Union Commission remains committed to supporting the people and government.
”The Chairperson recalls the principles of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, in particular respect for the rule of law, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and political pluralism, which are the cornerstones of democratic and stable societies.
The African Union reaffirms its readiness to support the people and Government of Tanzania in their efforts to preserve peace, national cohesion, and democracy.”
Below is the full statement
Background
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s presidential election.
She was declared the winner after the elections on Wednesday, securing 98% of the votes.
Delivering her victory speech, she noted that the election was “free and democratic”, accusing protesters of being “unpatriotic”.
Meanwhile, opposition political parties have rejected the results.
According to them, the outcome of the elections is nothing but a mockery of the democratic process.
The President received the victory certificate on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
She said “We thank the security forces for ensuring that the violence did not stop voting. “The government strongly condemns the violent incidents. These incidents were not patriotic at all,” she said.
She polled 31.9 million votes, or 97.66% of the total, with turnout nearing 87% of the country’s 37.6 million registered voters, the electoral chief said.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana