Dasho Tshering Wangchuk vs John Pombe Magufuli

Dasho Tshering Wangchuk was appointed Chief Justice of the Royal Court of Justice of Bhutan in 2003. He served as the head of the judiciary, overseeing legal reforms and the modernization of Bhutan's court system.

As Chief Justice, Wangchuk was involved in the drafting of Bhutan's first written constitution, which was adopted in 2008. He ensured the judiciary's independence and the rule of law were enshrined.

Following the first democratic elections in 2008, Dasho Tshering Wangchuk served as the interim head of government (Chief Advisor) during the transition period. He oversaw the handover of power from the monarchy to the elected government.

John Magufuli was appointed Minister of Works by President Benjamin Mkapa. He oversaw infrastructure projects, including road construction, earning a reputation for efficiency and anti-corruption.

Magufuli was elected President of Tanzania on the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) ticket. He campaigned on an anti-corruption platform and took office on November 5, 2015.

Magufuli denied the severity of COVID-19, rejecting vaccines and promoting unproven remedies. He declared Tanzania COVID-free in June 2020, leading to underreporting and a lack of public health measures.

Magufuli died on March 17, 2021, at age 61. The official cause was heart disease, but many suspected COVID-19. His death ended his presidency and led to Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan succeeding him.