[43] Tanzania uses a parallel voting method for its legislative elections: most seats are elected by first-past-the-post voting, but the special seats reserved for women are elected by party-list proportional representation. In response to the National Electoral Commission's (NEC) plan to reveal the winner of the presidential race on 29 October, Lowassa called for the cancellation of the announcement. [15] By 2 August, NEC succeeded in registering 24,001,134 voters,[16] although the final number was 23,254,485. [22], On 29 July 2015, 21 political parties signed the 2015 General Elections Code of Conduct. In 2015, the Zanzibar results were annulled citing irregularities at a point where early results suggested an opposition victory. Assembly: Tanzania has a unicameral National Assembly (Bunge) with 357 seats. “We ask friends of Tanzania not to confer any recognition to these illegitimate results,” he added. Tanzania’s ruling party won more than 99 percent of seats in local elections boycotted by the opposition, according to official figures released on Monday. DAR ES SALAAM - Tanzanian President John Magufuli has officially won a second term, with a landslide victory of more than 84% of the vote in this week’s election. Reports of killings, brutality and harassment by state security forces in … “Heads of intelligence and security services were teargassing our people. Article 39(1) of the 1977 Constitution stipulates the following qualifications for a person to be elected as President:[26]. Tanzania elections: At-a-glance summary Wednesday October 28 2020 Tanzania's President and Chama Cha Mapinduzi flagbearer John Magufuli (left) and former MP and presidential candidate for main opposition party Chadema Tundu Lissu. Voters elected the president, members of Parliament, and local government councillors. Tanzania electoral watch panel, USA State Department, Commonwealth, and European Union were very critical about the elections. By convention, the election was held on the last Sunday of October and was supervised by the National Electoral Commission (NEC). Pre-Election Statement by the Tanzania Elections Watch Panel ahead of the General Elections on 28 October 2020. “The results that have been announced since yesterday and which the Electoral Commission continues to announce today are, therefore, illegitimate. Lissu asked Tanzanians to come out and engage in a peaceful mass demonstration against the results. Tanzania Elections Watch, a regional group of eminent persons, expressed concerns about the credibility and conduct of the election, noting deadly violence on the eve of the vote in Zanzibar, a massive disruption in internet and text messaging services and the reported arrests of … The ruling CCM party’s presidential candidate Jakaya Kikwete saw his vote drop to 61% compared with 80% in 2005. Zanzibar's electoral commission said Hamad finished second with just 19% of the vote, while the ruling party candidate won with 76%. [23] About 4,000 adherents of the Watch Tower Church in Kalambo District have been prohibited from voting as it is against their beliefs. [44] On 9 July 2015, outgoing President Jakaya Kikwete addressed Parliament for the last time before it being dissolved. Electoral System: Since the introduction of multiparty elections in 1995, the uses a first-past-the-post system to determine the composition of the National Legislature, with a separate winner takes all ballot directly electing the President. Opposition in Zanzibar says candidate detained, people shot ahead of vote However, the NEC and CCM dismissed allegations of rigging, with NEC Chairman Damian Labuva, stating "Claims of vote rigging highly misleading it is not true at all. President Joseph Magufuli, eyeing a second five … Addressing reporters in Dar es Salaam, Lissu said the figures announced by the National Electoral Commission cannot be verified. A member of Civic United Front (CUF) said that annulling the result was a ploy to re-run the election it has won. ‘Full authoritarianism’ "[39], Four opposition parties with differing ideologies agreed to form an alliance known as UKAWA and intended to nominate a single candidate. [34][35][36][37][38] The Economist Intelligence Unit in its political forecast stated that "CCM's candidate is almost certain to become the country's next president. "We demand that NEC should do a verification of the results and recount the votes." Opposition presidential candidate, Tundu Lissu, says he will not recognize the outcome of this week's election. So far the biggest upset in Tanzania’s parliamentary results has been opposition Chadema’s party chairman Freeman Mbowe – he has lost his seat in the Hai constituency of the Kilimanjaro region. At the moment Magufuli has nearly five times the mote compared to the total garnered by all the other 14 presidential candidates. 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More than 2,700 CCM members contested in the party's primaries in order to seek the party's nomination. [4] This year's election was seen as the most competitive and unpredictable in the nation's history. 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It noted a heavy deployment of military and police whose conduct created a “climate of fear.” [61] In ensuing protests in Zanzibar, several people were arrested. The Commonwealth Observer Group you deployed to observe the elections in the United Republic of Tanzania on 25 October 2015 has completed its report, and is pleased to submit it to you. [2] By convention, the election was held on the last Sunday of October and was supervised by the National Electoral Commission (NEC). written by OtownGist October 29, 2020. [48] The number of constituencies has been increased from 50 to 54. On Friday, Tanzania's National Electoral Commission declared Magufuli the winner of Wednesday's poll, with 84% of the vote against 13% for his opponent, Tundu Lissu of the Chadema party. The alliance consists of the conservative/centrist Chadema party, the liberal Civic United Front (CUF), the social democratic NCCR–Mageuzi and the National League for Democracy (NLD). The Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) has declared 25 October as the election date. The result of presidential elections cannot be contested in Tanzania, though the parliamentary outcome can be challenged. After failing to secure the CCM's nomination, Lowassa defected to the opposition Chadema party despite it once labelling him as "one of the most corrupt figures in Tanzanian society". Preliminary results announced by the electoral commission showed Magufuli leading against his challengers. The vote “marked the most significant backsliding in Tanzania’s democratic credentials”, Tanzania Elections Watch, a group of regional experts, said in an assessment released on Friday. Tanzania: The General Election Results and Its Implication to Financial Markets. All eligible voters were registered using the Biometric Voters' Register (BVR) kits. [13] Since then, a two-term presidential limit has been in place. Past Zanzibar elections have been surrounded by violence, and analysts fear … Results in the presidential election from 17, out of the more than 260 constituencies, that have been published on the electoral commission's website show a huge lead for President Magufuli. Election results could be announced on Friday. On 29 October, CCM's Magufuli was declared the winner of the presidential election ahead of Chadema's Lowassa, who has yet to concede amid a dispute. However, the NEC’s chairperson rejected the accusation of fraud from the opposition. [9] In the National Assembly election, the CCM maintained its supermajority in parliament, but key figures in the previous cabinet suffered defeats in their constituencies. The alliance consists of the conservative/centrist Chadema, the liberal Civic United Front (CUF), the social democratic NCCR–Mageuzi and the National League for Democracy (NLD). The ruling CCM (and its predecessor parties) has dominated the political scene since the nation attained independence in 1961. [24] The Tanzanian Army refuted allegations made by CHADEMA that it had confiscated the BVR cards of its soldiers and warned political parties "to stop provoking it. [31] On 11 July, the National Executive Committee selected the three finalists: John Magufuli, Amina Salum Ali and Asha-Rose Migiro. Tanzanian voters were called to the polls on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 to elect the country’s main political institution – the President, the National Assembly, and the District Councillors (diwani).Without surprise, the outcome of the sixth general elections since the reintroduction of multiparty politics in 1992 reaffirmed the longstanding grip on power of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). [10] Chadema securing its largest-yet number of seats. The Speaker could be elected from amongst members, or from outside parliament. General elections were held in Tanzania on 25 October 2015. The vote “marked the most significant backsliding in Tanzania’s democratic credentials,” Tanzania Elections Watch, a group of regional experts, said in an assessment released Friday. It means the figures, once confirmed by the Commission remain final. DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA - The political opposition is rejecting early results of Tanzania’s presidential and parliamentary election, saying … Tanzania's main opposition presidential candidate Tundu Lissu Thursday rejected the results of the vote, terming it a fraud. Following the restoration of multi-party politics in 1992, it has retained its popularity and the voters' confidence, winning all of the past four general elections (held in 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010). Tanzania is counting votes after polls in its high-stakes election closed on Wednesday evening. “This election should not be given any form of legitimacy by the international community.”, Authentic,Lionhearted & Connecting The DotsContact : [email protected] “We do not recognize what happened yesterday (Wednesday) … because it was marred by irregularities in all stages,” the Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo said. Concurrently with the general election, Tanzania’s semi-autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar will also hold regional elections. The commission didn't … The top five were Foreign Minister Bernard Membe, Works Minister John Magufuli, Justice Minister Asha-Rose Migiro, Deputy Minister January Makamba and Ambassador Amina Salum Ali. Tanzania is a unitary, democratic, secular and de jure socialist state. [49], Second-placed candidate Edward Lowassa called for a recount, citing irregularities. "[3] When asked as to why some African leaders cling to power, Kikwete replied that every country is different and suggested the interviewer "invite these leaders and talk to them". "[61], In Zanzibar, the local election commission stated that there had been "gross violations," and that the election had been annulled. This is part of the legacy of its first president, Julius Nyerere, who led the one-party state for 24 years until his resignation in 1985. [19] In May 2015, Kikwete denied reports that his government planned to extend his term beyond his constitutional mandate and assured the nation that he was "leaving in October". Zanzibar Elections. The Panel is, however, deeply concerned over reports of escalating tension in Zanzibar on the eve of the polls. [6] A ban on witch doctors was imposed in January 2015,[7] as some of them condone the killings due to superstitious beliefs that the victims' bodies "possess powers that bring luck and prosperity".[8]. The ruling party CCM’s candidate Saasisha Mafuwe won 89,786 votes and Mr Mbowe won 27,684. [18], At the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D. C., President Kikwete said that he is looking forward to his retirement and described the presidency as being both "stressful and thankless. [46] On 13 August 2015, CCM announced its candidates following its primaries. See the complete results below. [5], The government had warned politicians to refrain from engaging in witchcraft, and a deputy minister told parliament that reports linking politicians with the killings of people with albinism could be true as it increases during the election period. [17] The Tanzanian diaspora were not allowed to vote in this election. Voter casts her ballot during the presidential and parliamentary elections at the Ukombozi primary school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 28, 2020. The commission released results for 18 out of 264 constituencies showing Magufuli with the early lead. International observers criticised the process in the strongest of terms. According to Tanzania’s election authority, more than 29 million people have registered to vote. [62] The annulled Zanzibar poll did not affect this overall outcome. We shall resist this,” the presidential aspirant said Thursday. [27] Four opposition parties with differing ideologies have agreed to form an alliance known as UKAWA and intend to nominate a single candidate in each constituency. [28] Jakaya Kikwete, its presidential candidate in 2005, won by a landslide, receiving more than 80 percent of the popular vote. Unlike most of its neighbours, Tanzania–mainland has enjoyed relative political stability since attaining independence in 1961. [40], Former Prime Minister and CCM front-runner Edward Lowassa defected to Chadema and was selected as the alliance's nominee instead of Wilbroad Slaa, who was Chadema's 2010 candidate. Voters elected the president, members of Parliament, and local government councillors. Lissu and several other opposition candidates said the vote had been rigged in favor of President Magufuli. Tanzania’s opposition parties said at the weekend that they did not recognise the results of a presidential election that gave John Magufuli a landslide second term. In Tanzania’s elections on 31 October 2010, for the first time since independence, an opposition party made significant gains in votes and seats in Tanzania’s National Assembly. General elections were held in Tanzania on 25 October 2015. CCM also alleged there were violations in at least four parliamentary constituencies it had lost and that it would go to court to contest the result, but added that the "elections were free and fair" and that voting reflected the will of the people. In its final results, the NEC said the president took 84% of the vote, while Mr Lissu received 13%. Tanzanian President John Magufuli won an election victory on Friday with 84% of the vote, according to the country's National Electoral Commission. In the previous parliamentary elections, the nation's dominant ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) attained 186 of the 239 constituencies, thus achieving an outright majority. The opposition boycotted the re-run, and tensions remain high. CUF National Chairman Ibrahim Lipumba resigned, stating that the coalition had "reneged on its agreement" on receiving those defecting from CCM.[41]. [3] Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), the country's dominant ruling party, selected Works Minister John Magufuli as its presidential nominee instead of the front-runner, former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa. I ask the international community not to recognize this Tanzanian election. “I urge Tanzanians not to recognize any authority coming out of this widespread rigging. On 10 July, the party's Central Committee scrutinised the then 38 presidential aspirants and selected five candidates for the consideration of its National Executive Committee. The final draft of the proposed constitution includes the establishment of an independent electoral commission and will allow dissatisfied candidates to challenge the results in the High Court within seven days of the pronouncement. Tanzanian main opposition presidential candidate Tundu Lissu Thursday rejected the election results terming it a fraud. 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They do not reflect the true will of the millions of Tanzanian people who turned up at polling stations.”. [30], More than forty members of the party contested in the primaries. In Tanzania, presidential election results announced by the electoral commission cannot be challenged in court. Prior to the elections, twenty-six new constituencies were created by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) and the names of ten constituencies were altered. Tanzania's two leading opposition parties said on Saturday they would not recognise the results of a presidential election that handed incumbent John Magufuli a second five-year term. Consequences for this must be huge.”. [47], The semi-autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar elects its own President and members to its subnational legislature, the Zanzibar House of Representatives. Zitto Kabwe, ACT-Wazalendo party leader, said the elections had confirmed Tanzania’s growth into a dictatorship. The opposition chief said his party will not accept any results from the polls and asked the masses to “take the matter in their own hands” by engaging in peaceful demonstrations. Addressing reporters in Dar es Salaam, Lissu said the figures announced by the National Electoral Commission cannot be verified. [14] In June 2015, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) estimated that there were 24,252,927 eligible voters based on the adjusted national population census. [45] In the 2010–2015 parliament, the CCM was led by Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda while the opposition bench was led by Freeman Mbowe and consisted of CHADEMA (49), Civic United Front (35), NCCR–Mageuzi (5), Tanzania Labour Party (1) and United Democratic Party (1). These elections were one of the most competitive in the history of the country, owing to the emergence of a united opposition that was formed during the recent [9], This lists parties that won seats. The Tanzania Elections Watch, an independent observer group made up of civil society leaders from eastern and southern Africa, accused the country’s security forces of … Political campaigns commenced on 22 August and ceased a day before the polling day. Tanzanian main opposition presidential candidate Tundu Lissu Thursday rejected the election results terming it a fraud. [32], On 12 July, Works Minister John Magufuli was declared as the party's candidate;[33] he was considered most likely to win the election. Provisional results show that incumbent John Magufuli is leading the pack as results keep on streaming from the polling stations. “Tanzania in a full-blown one-party dictatorship. [21] Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman has said the judiciary was prepared to handle all cases pertaining to the results of the forthcoming election. DODOMA, Tanzania -- Tanzania's populist President John Magufuli has accepted the official certification of his victory in the East African country's election last week. [1], The incumbent president, Jakaya Kikwete, was ineligible to be elected to a third term because of term limits. The National Assembly consisted of 264 members elected in single-member constituencies by first-past-the-post voting, 113 women elected based on the vote share of parties nationwide, up to ten members elected by the president, five members elected by the Zanzibar House of Representatives and the Attorney-General. "[25], The president was elected in a single round of voting. Similar issues arose in previous elections as well, with results repeatedly very … Tanzania's two leading opposition parties said on Saturday they would not recognise the results of a presidential election that handed incumbent John Magufuli a second five-year term. [29] In the last election in 2010, Kikwete won his second and final term, albeit by a reduced margin. This is despite an order from the African Court of Human and People's Rights last July ordering the Tanzanian government to amend the Constitution and allow every election results to be contestable in a court of …
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