The announcement came during her inauguration of the 13th Parliament in Dodoma, marking a critical step in her administration’s reconciliation strategy.
Addressing lawmakers, President Suluhu emphasized that the pardon applies to youths who participated in the demonstrations out of curiosity, excitement, or peer pressure, without fully understanding the consequences of their actions.
Addressing lawmakers, President Suluhu emphasized that the pardon applies to youths who participated in the demonstrations out of curiosity, excitement, or peer pressure, without fully understanding the consequences of their actions.
“As a mother and guardian of this Nation, I direct law-enforcement agencies, particularly the Director of Public Prosecutions, to assess the magnitude of the offences committed by our young people,” she said.
Quoting the Bible, she added, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
The October 29 election, which saw President Suluhu re-elected with nearly 98% of the vote, was marred by widespread allegations of irregularities. TO READ MORE, TAP HERE.
The October 29 election, which saw President Suluhu re-elected with nearly 98% of the vote, was marred by widespread allegations of irregularities. TO READ MORE, TAP HERE.