Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sparked reactions with a bold remark seemingly aimed at one of her vocal critics. Speaking during a public engagement, Suluhu jokingly expressed concern that certain individuals were tarnishing Tanzania’s international image.
“Kuna huyo kijana kipara kutoka jirani, ameharibu sifa ya Tanzania. Sasa nikifungwa ICC mtaongozwa na nani?” she quipped, suggesting that the actions of the unnamed critic were exposing the country to unnecessary international scrutiny.
Her comments come at a time when debates around human rights, governance, and political accountability in Tanzania have intensified. Suluhu’s light-hearted tone did little to mask the underlying seriousness of the issue, as she questioned who would lead the nation in her absence if she were ever taken before international courts.
The statement has since triggered mixed reactions across the region, with supporters praising her confidence while critics view the remark as a sign of growing tension between the government and dissenting voices.
