Africa-Press – Tanzania. PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanians to embrace reconciliation, unity and dialogue as the nation moves forward following the unrest that erupted after the General Election.
Dr Samia made the remarks in Dodoma yesterday while inaugurating the 13th Parliament, using her speech to address the events that led to loss of life, destruction of property and heightened tensions across parts of the country.
“I have personally been deeply saddened by these events. I extend my condolences to all families who lost loved ones, and we pray that God grants them eternal peace. For the injured, we pray for a speedy recovery, and for those who lost property, we ask for endurance and patience,” she said.
The President said the government has formed an enquiry commission to determine the root causes of the incidents.
“That report will guide us towards dialogue that fosters understanding and peace.”
Although the election was successfully conducted, she noted that acts of violence occurred, breaching peace, causing destruction of property, loss of life, and endangering national security.
She urged citizens to learn lessons from the unrest, insisting that the country’s progress depends on unity, participation and self-reflection. “As we move ahead, I urge Tanzanians to be guided by the principles of understanding, inclusiveness, selfcorrection and unity,” she said.
President Samia also highlighted that the CCM Manifesto 2025/2030 promised the formation of a commission for reconciliation and mediation, as well as preparation for constitutional reforms. However, she stressed that the recent breaches of peace require a thorough assessment first.
“We need to understand the root cause of these incidents before establishing the reconciliation commission,” she said.
Recalling the first term of the sixth-phase government, President Samia said the philosophy of 4R was introduced to unite the nation. The government welcomed political parties, social groups, the private sector, and even international organisations to build Tanzania together, a gesture that had raised hope before some stakeholders turned away.
“Since the people of Tanzania have given me the mandate to continue leading this country, I will not tire of extending the hand of reconciliation,” she said, adding that she hopes political actors will accept it genuinely to create an environment conducive to development.
“We will learn from the mistakes and shortcomings of our democratic institutions. Tanzania has enjoyed decades of democracy, peace and political stability. The word ‘democracy’ can be interpreted in many ways, but we are mature in our practice of it. We are ready to learn and improve as we continue running Tanzania democratically,” President Samia said.
She called on all groups, particularly political parties, to come together for dialogue.
“Let us identify where we have gone wrong, correct it, and continue our journey as a nation of peace and stability. This must be done in accordance with our traditions, customs, guidelines, rules and way of life—not through pressure,” she said.
Turning to the youth, she reminded them that Tanzania was built on foundations of peace and political stability.
“If your parents had been persuaded to do what some of you have done now, this country would not enjoy the development and progress you see today,” she said.
She warned the youth against being misled into harming the nation. “This country belongs to you. Do not allow yourselves, even for a single day, to be convinced to burn your own nation.
Do not cut the branch of the tree on which you are seated. Reject that entirely. You are the protectors and builders of this nation; never become destroyers of your own country,” she urged
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