Lissu Claims Political Conflict, Not Treason, Underlies Prosecution

TLDR

• The High Court has found that Tundu Lissu has a case to answer in his treason trial and directed him to enter a defence.
• Lissu has elected to testify under oath and requested summonses for 11 proposed defence witnesses, including President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
• The prosecution closed its case after calling 17 witnesses, and Lissu argued that the evidence did not support a case against him.
• Lissu is charged under Section 39(2)(d) of the Penal Code for allegedly intending to commit treason and making statements at a meeting on April 3, 2025.
• The prosecution claims Lissu intended to stop the election by intimidating the government, with some witnesses stating they were influenced by his words.