He reminded the court that this is only the third treason case in Tanzania’s history, citing the 1971 trial linked to Bibi Titi Mohamed and the 1983 Khatibu Ghandi case, where judges stressed that treason requires concrete actions, not words.
The High Court panel announced that a ruling on Lissu’s objection will be delivered on Monday, September 15th, at 9 a.m.
Ambassador Abdallah S. Possi, dismissed the claims as “erroneous, misleading, and misconstrued. He also said that Tanzania remains fully committed to its constitutional and international obligations on human rights.
Lissu also raised concerns about repeated adjournments in the lower court, saying the case was postponed 13 times without proper reasons, leaving him in custody for months under harsh conditions
Katika uwasilishaji wa hoja zake hii leo Lissu alitoa hoja nzito akieleza kuwepo kwa tofauti kubwa kati ya rekodi mbili za kesi zinazotoka kwenye Mahakama tofauti moja kutoka Mahakama ya Kisutu ambayo nakala yake alipelekewa gereani Ukonga na nyingine kutoka Mahakama Kuu ambayo aliipata jana akiwa mahakamani hapo.
The judges are expected to deliver their ruling on Thursday, September 11th. That decision will determine whether Mpina can return to the ballot as ACT-Wazalendo’s presidential candidate, or if the party will head into the polls without a flag bearer.
“In a case of this nature, with a death penalty, I will defend myself,” he told the judges.
Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Tanzania Bara Stephen Wasira amesema kwamba kazi ya chama hicho kwa sasa ni kuisaka dola kwani mchakato wa kura za maoni zilishapita hivyo hakuna sababu ya kuwa na mgawanyiko tena.
With CHADEMA out and ACT’s candidacy in dispute, CCM heads into the October 29th polls with limited opposition
Nchimbi is a seasoned politician with a long career in both government and diplomacy.
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