President Samia Suluhu Hassan poses for a group photo with presidential candidates and their running mates from 16 political parties that participated in the General Election held in October 2025, following their meeting at State House in Dar es Salaam on March 31, 2026. PHOTO | STATE HOUSE
Dar es Salaam. Presidential candidates in the 2025 General Election have met with President Samia Suluhu Hassan to discuss ways of strengthening political reconciliation, multi-party democracy, peace and national unity.
The move comes five months after the election that resulted in President Hassan, who contested under the CCM ticket, securing victory with more than 96 percent of the vote and later being sworn in to lead Tanzania for a second term.
In that election, President Hassan competed against 16 candidates from various political parties, all of whom attended the meeting with the Head of State to deliberate on the future of the nation.
A statement on the meeting issued on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and signed by the Deputy Director of Presidential Communications at State House, Mr Shaaban Kissu says the politicians used the opportunity to present their views on how to strengthen political reconciliation, multi-party democracy, peace and national unity following the General Election.
They also offered proposals on how to enhance citizens’ participation in development activities and preserve the values of national unity.
"The discussions also have touched on the importance of promoting leadership ethics, accountability and respectful politics as the foundation for building a nation with political stability and sustainable development" reads part of the statement.
In advancing inclusive democracy, the statement said the leaders emphasised the involvement of various stakeholders in national matters and in the development process.
It further noted that the politicians called for the safeguarding of political stability during the implementation of development plans, recognising that an environment of peace and unity is the cornerstone of economic growth and citizens’ welfare.
"Alongside that, they highlighted the importance of strengthening a culture of political tolerance, mutual respect and building trust among political stakeholders as a way of sustaining national stability,” part of the statement noted.
The statement added that the politicians underscored the need to continue holding regular dialogue among political leaders to build mutual understanding and address national challenges through discussion and cooperation.
"The discussions reflect President Hassan’s commitment to maintaining open and constructive communication among political leaders with the aim of strengthening reconciliation and national cohesion,” the statement said.
