The opposition Chadema has claimed its chairman, Mr Tundu Lissu, is in poor health while detained at Ukonga Prison, allegations the Prisons Service has dismissed, insisting the politician is safe...
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Tuzo Mapunda
Mwandishi wa Habari
Mwananchi Communication Ltd (MCL)
Dar es Salaam. The opposition Chadema has claimed its chairman, Mr Tundu Lissu, is in poor health while detained at Ukonga Prison, allegations the Prisons Service has dismissed, insisting the politician is safe and in stable condition.
The main opposition candidates have been barred from next week's poll, with one facing a treason trial.
Police are investigating an incident involving David Djumbe, an aide to Chadema national chairperson Tundu Lissu, after the…
The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was "compromised".
Despite the releases, opposition leader Tundu Lissu remains behind bars, and hundreds have been charged with treason.
Opposition party Chadema said that its deputy secretary-general, Amani Golugwa, was arrested early on Saturday.
Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) has submitted its response to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties over…
