Edward Lowassa

ModernPoliticianTanzania1953 — ?

Tanzanian PM resigned over corruption scandal.

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Quick Facts

Born

1953

Country

Tanzania

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score42.9

Edward Lowassa — Complete Timeline

2005 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of TanzaniaPolitical Action◆ Major

Edward Lowassa was appointed Prime Minister by President Jakaya Kikwete. He served from 2005 to 2008, overseeing government operations and policy implementation during Kikwete's first term.

AppointmentGovernmentTanzania

Impact: nationalconstructive

2008 AD

Resigned Over Richmond ScandalPolitical Action◆ Major

Lowassa resigned as Prime Minister following allegations of involvement in the Richmond scandal, where a contract was awarded to a US company for electricity generation that failed to deliver. The scandal implicated several officials and led to a parliamentary inquiry.

ResignationCorruption ScandalRichmond

Impact: nationaldestructive

2015 AD

Ran for President in 2015Political Action◆ Major

Lowassa defected from CCM to the opposition party Chadema and ran as their presidential candidate in the 2015 election. He lost to John Magufuli of CCM, receiving about 40% of the vote.

ElectionDefectionPresidential Campaign

Impact: national