Tanzania election: Why CCM is 'assured' of the presidency

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Mohammed KhelefOctober 27, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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Tanzania's upcoming presidential election sees the largest opposition party, Chadema, boycotting due to demands for electoral reforms, while the second-largest opposing party's candidate, Luhaga Mpina of ACT-Wazalendo, has been disqualified by the Independent National Electoral Commission. This leaves smaller parties with little historical impact as the only competition for the ruling CCM party. Political analysts argue this situation weakens democratic processes and deprives citizens of a genuine choice in their leaders. The absence of significant opposition is unprecedented in Tanzania's 30 years of multiparty democracy, raising concerns about the future of political competition and democratic governance.

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Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo) ×245% Luhaga Mpina 50% The Chanzo 55% Khalifa Said ×260% Luqman Maloto 65% Samia Suluhu Hassan 70% CCM [Chama Cha Mapinduzi] ×285% Chadema ×390% Tanzania ×6100%

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tanzania election 100% ccm 90% opposition boycott 80% democracy 70% electoral reforms 60% political competition 50% multiparty system 40%

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Tanzania

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