Tanzania's ruling party candidate, John Magufuli, won the presidential election, the National Electoral Commission announced on Thursday, after the opposition challenged the tallying process and demanded a recount.
Ruling party candidate John Magufuli, declared presidential vote winner
National Electoral Commission Chairman Damian Lubuva told a news conference that Magufuli, a minister for public works, secured 58 percent of the votes, beating his main opposition rival, former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa who had 40 percent.
National Electoral Commission Chairman Damian Lubuva told a news conference that Magufuli, a minister for public works, secured 58 percent of the votes, beating his main opposition rival, former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa who had 40 percent.
Damian Lubuva, earlier dismissed allegations of any voting abuses. "There is no favouritism whatsoever," he said. "The results that we are announcing reflect the will of the people."
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