Africa: Botswana's Ian Khama Calls Samia Suluhu 'Illegitimate President' Citing Flawed Polls

Africa: Botswana's Ian Khama Calls Samia Suluhu 'Illegitimate President' Citing Flawed Polls

Nairobi -- Former Botswana President Ian Khama has branded Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu an "illegitimate leader", citing widespread irregularities, violence, and suppression of dissent during the country's disputed October 29 General Election.

Botswana’s Ian Khama calls Samia Suluhu ‘illegitimate President’ citing flawed polls

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 — Former Botswana President Ian Khama has branded Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu an “illegitimate leader”, citing widespread irregularities, violence, and suppression of dissent during the country’s disputed October 29 General Election. The African Union (AU) and regional blocs have condemned the General Election as falling short of democratic standards. Khama, speaking at a governance forum in Lukenya, Machakos, accuse…

William Ruto takes subtle swipe at Samia Suluhu after Tanzania's chaotic poll: "You can never get 96%"

President William Ruto was at pains to say whether recent Tanzania elections were free and fair. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner.

Former Botswana President,Ian Khama Declares Tanzania’s President Illegitimate

Former Botswana President Ian Khama has publicly denounced the legitimacy of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, accusing her administration of electoral fraud and violent repression. His remarks, delivered during a public forum at Lukenya University in Kenya, have ignited sharp debate across East Africa about democratic governance and leadership accountability. Former Botswana President,Ian Khama Declares Tanzania’s President Illegitimate …

Botswana ex-leader Khama slams Tanzania’s Suluhu as ‘illegitimate president’ – YourBotswana

10 November 2025 Former Botswana President Ian Khama has branded Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu an illegitimate leader, accusing her of…