Why Samia Suluhu Was Sworn In at a Military Barracks and the Backlash That Followed | LNN

Samia Suluhu’s swearing-in shocked the continent not because she won, but because of where it happened. A president taking the oath of office inside a military barracks, surrounded by soldiers instead of citizens, while protests erupted across Tanzania. But what followed was even louder …the backlash. From Kenya to Uganda, Africans turned on their own presidents for congratulating Suluhu, calling them out for celebrating power instead of democracy. Online, citizens fact-checked leaders, challenged their hypocrisy, and reminded the world that Africa is no longer asleep. This episode breaks down why Suluhu’s ceremony had to be hidden behind soldiers, why some African leaders felt forced to attend, and what this backlash really means for the future of democracy on the continent. #SamiaSuluhu #Tanzania #AfricaPolitics #LynnNgugiShow #AfricanPresidents #Dodoma #Elections Support Our Work MPESA: +254 726 916 908 Or through PayBill: 4096889 Account Name: LNN Thank You