Adeladius Makwega-MBAGALA
January 21, 2026 began very beautifully, with the virtuous sun shining brightly here and there, as Mwanakwetu browsed through various social media platforms, paths and byways.
This was an online journey. Mwanakwetu’s journey began on Facebook, moved on to WhatsApp, and later the final stop was Instagram, on the wall of Ambassador Hoyce Temu, Tanzania’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Ambassador Temu had neatly shaved his hair, with no particular style at all. On this day, the way this Tanzanian ambassador looked was so attractive that he became like a magnet to Mwanakwetu online.
Right there, Mwanakwetu came across photos of Ambassador Temu wearing traditional Maasai attire, walking around in Maasai land.
Mwanakwetu asked himself how Hoyce Temu could be wearing Maasai clothing when she is a Chagga. One guy nearby said,
“You know, the Chagga and the Maasai are basically the same.”
Mwanakwetu continued looking at the honorable ambassador’s photos for a short while, unaware that behind him there was a man who had been closely following Mwanakwetu’s excitement ever since he arrived on Dr. Ambassador Hoyce Temu’s page.
“I see you, Mwanakwetu! That’s Ambassador Temu, right? So tell me, is our ambassador legitimate or illegitimate?”
Mwanakwetu laughed and replied that Ambassador Hoyce Temu must be legitimate—perhaps others could be illegitimate. The guy laughed loudly and said,
“Then why do you discriminate, saying some are legitimate and others illegitimate?”
Right there, a heavy debate arose about legitimacy and illegitimacy.
“…that which is illegitimate lacks the consent of the people, violates fundamental rights, fails to provide security or essential services, or seized power unconstitutionally, thereby making the legitimacy of its authority questionable. However, international recognition may differ, leading to concepts such as governments in exile or disputed states.
Legitimacy depends on the people’s belief that the authority has the right to rule, often through fair procedures such as free and fair elections and good governance, including the rule of law and social justice.
That which does not genuinely represent the will of the people, often due to rigged elections or suppression of opposition. Failure to provide basic security, food, water, or other essential public services.
Violations of human rights, suppression of protesters, or use of excessive violence against civilians. Gaining power by force or through illegal means, outside democratic processes.”
The man asked,
“With these explanations, is Ambassador Hoyce Temu still legitimate or illegitimate?”
Mwanakwetu laughed loudly and said Ambassador Hoyce Temu is still legitimate. The man said,
“Mwanakwetu, stop arguing, stop being sentimental—tell the truth.”
Mwanakwetu replied,
“I am telling the truth: Ambassador Temu is LEGITIMATE.”
The man then said,
“Mwanakwetu gives reasons.”
Right away, Mwanakwetu responded with the following explanation:
“You know, Ambassador Hoyce Temu and 22 of his colleagues are from May 22, 2021, and there are many others as well—that’s why I say Ambassador Hoyce Temu is legitimate.”
The man laughed heartily at Mwanakwetu’s answer about whether our ambassador is legitimate or illegitimate, and then each went his own way.
Are you there? Remember:
“Ambassador Temu is Legitimate.”
I wish you a good day.
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