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No more Denial as Tanzania Mourns the Death of President John Pombe Magufuli

Tanzania President John Pombe Magufuli died while receiving treatment in Dar Es Salaam, Vice President Samia Suluhu has confirmed. It is a sad reality that Tanzania has lost high ranking government officers within a span of two months.
According to reports, Magufuli was admitted after developing heart complications. In a televised proclamation on Wednesday night, Suluhu stated that Magufuli was admitted at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute on March 6.
Magufuli, son of a peasant who rose to presidency, died on Wednesday at the age of 61, and the country has declared 14 days of national mourning. 
"It is with deep regret that I inform you that today. We lost our brave leader, the president of the Republic of Tanzania, John Pombe Magufuli," Vice President Hassan stated.
Magufuli's death occured days after opposition leader Tundu Lissu fueled speculations of his whereabouts. The fallen Tanzanian leader was criticized when he lifted the ban on Covid-19 sanctions. 
He had not been seen in public for weeks and top government officials had denied reports that he was ill.
Kenyans were quick to condole with Tanzania of the death of their president. A number of social media users passed their condolences to Tanzanians for the great loss.
Millicent Omanga wrote on twitter: "I'm gutted by the demise of president of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E John Pombe Magufuli whose death has just been confirmed by the government of Tanzania. So devastating losing a dedicated leader who devoted himself to the service of the poor. Sad. #ripmagufuli"
Kipchumba Murkomen: "Rest In Peace President JP Magufuli. Our prayers are with our friends and neighbors the Tanzanians."
Dennis Okari: "His zealous pursuit of accountability in a reformist government won him, but the denial of Covid19 is most probably the saddest ending to a legacy riddled with the mentionables and the unmentionables. Yote ni vanity #ripmagufuli #Tanzania"


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