Chadema vice chairman arrested ahead of Tundu Lissu arraignment in court
Already, Chadema has been disqualified from the upcoming general election scheduled for October 2025.
Already, Chadema has been disqualified from the upcoming general election scheduled for October 2025.
Tanzania’s main opposition party on Thursday called on its supporters to demonstrate at a courthouse where its leader is set…
‘’ Recent political developments raise serious concerns about whether Tanzania can hold inclusive and peaceful elections’’
“Instead of using these heavy-handed tactics to silence critics, authorities in Tanzania should focus on upholding fundamental human rights in the country, including the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.”
Chadema leader Tundu Lissu, who was arrested and charged with treason earlier in the week, previously said that his party would not participate in the polls without electoral reform.
Shirika la kimataifa la kutetea haki za binadamu, Amnesty International, limeitaka serikali ya Tanzania kumwachilia mara moja na bila masharti yoyote kiongozi wa chama cha upinzani Chadema, Tundu Lissu, aliyekamatwa na kufunguliwa mashtaka ya uhaini.
Chama cha ACT Wazalendo kimeeleza wasiwasi wake kuhusu kutoweka kwa matumaini ya mageuzi katika sheria za uchaguzi, kuelekea Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Oktoba 2025.
Lissu alikamatwa Aprili 9, 2025, wilayani Mbinga mkoani Ruvuma muda mfupi baada ya kuhutubia mkutano wa hadhara. Usiku huo huo alisafirishwa kwa magari hadi Dar es Salaam na kufikishwa katika Kituo Kikuu cha Polisi (Central), kabla ya kupelekwa mahakamani leo asubuhi.
Lissu has consistently called for electoral reforms and warned that Chadema would oppose the elections unless changes are made to ensure free and fair voting.
The ongoing controversy over Echoes of War has sparked a national conversation about the importance of free expression and the role of youth in holding authority accountable.