Tanzania opposition politician Tundu Lissu blocks State bid to reopen evidence in treason case

Dar es Salaam. Chadema chairman Tundu Lissu has lodged a preliminary objection at the Court of Appeal, challenging the State’s attempt to review a High Court ruling that barred prosecutors from introducing additional evidence in his treason case.

Lissu argues that the Republic’s application lacks legal basis because it seeks to challenge a decision that is neither appealable nor subject to review.

The matter came up on Friday, July 3, 2026, before a three-judge bench of the Court of Appeal comprising Justice Augustine Mwarija, Justice Zainabu Muruke and Justice Amour Khamis, with Justice Mwarija presiding.

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