Masarira slams leaders for attending Hassan’s inauguration

LABOUR Economists and Afrikan Democrats president Linda Masarira has condemned African heads of State for attending the inauguration of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, saying the move is an endorsement of a sham election held by the East African country.

It is estimated that hundreds were killed in clashes between Tanzanians and the country’s security forces over the election, where some opposition leaders were barred from participating.

“The Sadc Election Observation Mission itself documented grave irregularities that undermined the credibility of the Tanzanian election, ranging from suppression of opposition campaigns and intimidation of voters to restriction freedoms of assembly and expression,” Masarira said.

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