Prosecution Objects to Tundu Lissu's Request to Call President Samia as Defence Witness
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TLDR
- The prosecution has objected to Tundu Lissu's request to call President Samia Suluhu Hassan as a defence witness.
- Tundu Lissu is the chairman of the Chadema party and is currently facing a treason trial.
- The objection also includes other senior government officials as potential defence witnesses.
- The trial is ongoing, and the prosecution's objection is a significant development in the case.