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Tanzania’s opposition candidate calls election a “travesty”

Tanzania’s opposition candidate calls election a “travesty”

TANZANIA’S leading opposition presidential candidate urged countries around the world on Thursday not to recognise the eventual results of an election held the previous day, calling it a "travesty" due to widespread irregularities. Tundu Lissu, the main challenger to incumbent President John Magufuli, told Reuters the defects in the process meant that the results - expected within a week - could not be trusted. Magufuli is seeking a second, five-year term in presidential and parliamentary polls marked by complaints of restricted internet access and accusations of fraud. Tundu Lissu addressing the parliament of Tanzania in Dodoma. Photo Likumbage "The results…
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