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CCM wallops Opposition, as preliminary results give Magufuli big win

The ruling party CCM presidential candidate Dr John Magufuli, third left, stands in line to cast his vote at Chamwino in Dodoma Wednesday. Oct. 28, 2020. The populist Magufuli, who made his name in part by targeting corruption, now seeks a second five-year term in one of Africa's most populous and fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo)

A day after 29 million Tanzanians cast their votes, preliminary results indicated that President John Magufuli was headed for a landslide victory, capturing more than 90 per cent of all parliamentary seats.

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