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Originally published by Capital Newstop
November 11, 2025
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Botswana’s Ian Khama calls Samia Suluhu ‘illegitimate President’ citing flawed polls
Khama, speaking at a governance forum in Lukenya, Machakos, accused Suluhu’s administration of presiding over a flawed and bloody election that betrayed the continent’s democratic aspirations...
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Former Botswana President Ian Khama has labelled Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu an “illegitimate leader,” citing widespread irregularities and violence during the country's disputed October 29 General Election. This accusation comes amidst similar condemnations from the African Union (AU) and regional blocs.
- Khama declared, “I for one do not recognize the person who was inaugurated as the president of Tanzania. She is an illegitimate president.”
- The AU Election Observation Mission, led by former Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi, stated the 2025 election “failed to comply with AU principles and international standards.”
- President Suluhu, who was declared the winner with 98 percent of the vote, dismissed criticism as “external interference” and praised the National Electoral Commission (NEC) for its “unquestionable efficiency.”
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