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Wema Sepetu is under fire for praising President Samia Suluhu following her contested re-election She posted a message of praise for Suluhu, calling her number one, but it only deepened the public's anger.Her post ignited heated reactions, with some accusing her of insensitivity and aligning with oppression, while Tanzanians mourned the election violence.
Tanzanian actress Wema Sepetu is on the receiving end for praising President Samia Suluhu. for praising President Samia Suluhu. Wema made an Instagram post praising the president, and her post rubbed fans the wrong way. Suluhu was declared the winner with an unprecedented 98% of the vote.
However, her re-election was widely denounced as a sham election by the opposition, human rights groups, and international observers since she had barred major opposition candidates and subsequent violence. Bongo artistes, including Diamond Platnumz, Ali Kiba, Rayvanny and Zuchu, who had endorsed Samia's re-election, faced backlash from Tanzanian citizens who accused them of siding with their oppressors.
Despite the discontent, Wema made a post hailing Samia. "Number Moja wetu... Allah akubarik na akupe nguvu na ujasiri... Allah Humma Ameen Yarab Mama Yangu Mama... Mama Samia Mama ," she wrote.
Many took to her comment section to call her out. Here are some of the reactions:
sandra_dacha: "You are a total shame to the people of Tanzania! My condolences to the bereaved Mungu awape nguvu jamani majirani zetu we are all bleeding with you."
jackyvike: "Smh... He who allows oppression shares the crime!!! My condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Poleni sana, may all the Heroes who died fighting for Tanzania Rest in peace. Najua utani block! Ju hampendi ukweli."
daddyowen: "Wisdom is knowing when to speak, and grace is knowing when not to.... People may forget your words, but they'll always remember how your timing made them feel."