The Government of Ghana is demanding justice for all victims of the violence that characterized the post-29th October 2025 election while calling for an end to impunity in the Tanzania.
In a press statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Ghana as Member of the United Nations Human Rights Council expresses great concern over the the post-election political and human rights situation in Tanzania. Ghana demands justice for all victims and an end to impunity.”
“The post-election environment has unfortunately been characterised by significant security developments, including loss of lives, street clashes and violent stand-offs between the security forces and protesters, with considerable implications for the long-term stability of the country.” – the statement said.
“Ghana particularly regrets the civilian casualties and extends heartfelt condolences to all the families who are grieving their loved ones lost to the unwarranted violence. We also wish speedy recovery to all those who have suffered injuries.” – the statement added
The Ministry said “Ghana recognizes and supports the Tanzanian authorities’ assurance to addressing impunity through accountability, justice, and respect for constitutional order. In this regard, Ghana affirms the importance of effective policing and public order measures as a part of overall strategies for the promotion and protection of all human rights, especially of the protesters as well as for accountability and justice and urges the Government to ensure that the security forces and other relevant state institutions in Tanzania are mindful of these obligations.”
Read the full statement:
POST-ELECTION POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN TANZANIA ACCRA, 3RD DECEMBER, 2025 –
Ghana has observed with great concern the rapidly evolving political and human rights situation in the United Republic of Tanzania following the recently held general elections on Wednesday, 29th October 2025.
The post-election environment has unfortunately been characterised by significant security developments, including loss of lives, street clashes and violent stand-offs between the security forces and protesters, with considerable implications for the long-term stability of the country.
Ghana particularly regrets the civilian casualties and extends heartfelt condolences to all the families who are grieving their loved ones lost to the unwarranted violence. We also wish speedy recovery to all those who have suffered injuries.
Ghana recognizes and supports the Tanzanian authorities’ assurance to addressing impunity through accountability, justice, and respect for constitutional order. In this regard, Ghana affirms the importance of effective policing and public order measures as a part of overall strategies for the promotion and protection of all human rights, especially of the protesters as well as for accountability and justice and urges the Government to ensure that the security forces and other relevant state institutions in Tanzania are mindful of these obligations.
Ghana stresses the need for enhanced efforts on the part of all stakeholders, including the authorities, political parties, civil society, protesters and the security forces to respect the rule of law and democracy while upholding good governance and safeguarding the civic space critical to preventing any violations and abuses.
At this critical juncture, Ghana, as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council and mindful of its responsibilities to promote peace and human rights internationally, joins the calls made by the African Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations, especially the call by the High Commissioner for Human Rights for all actors to exercise maximum restraint and for the conduct of transparent and credible impartial investigations into the post-election violence. A fair, inclusive and equitable process anchored in the rule of law will provide the victims, including those detained and the alleged perpetrators, access to due process guaranteed under international human rights law.
In this respect, Ghana calls on the international community to provide all necessary support to Tanzania.
