Vice-President Suluhu Hassan Sworn-in As New President of Tanzania After Magufili’s Sudden Death

Tanzania’s Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn as the new president after the sudden death of John Magufuli.

Suluhu Hassan becomes the East African country’s first female president in history.

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The Vice-President’s ascension to the presidency comes after the death of President John Magufuli, 61.

The late President died shortly after suffering a heart disease.

President John Magufuli sudden absence in public since February, 27 sparked a lot of reactions from the people of Tanzania.

Initially, it was rumored the Mr Magufuli had contracted the coronavirus, however, this speculation were denied by the officials.

“I, Samia Suluhu Hassan, promise to be honest and obey and protect the constitution of Tanzania,” said Hassan, dressed in a black suit and red headscarf before dignitaries at a ceremony in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam.

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Meanwhile, sworn-in President Suluhu Hassan has announced a 21-days mourning for for Magufuli and public holidays on March 22 and on March 25, the day the late president will be buried.

Source: Ghanaarticles.com