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Tundu Lissu Names Witnesses Including President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Treason Case

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  • Tundu Lissu, the chairman of the CHADEMA party, has named President Samia Suluhu Hassan as a witness in his treason case.
  • Lissu was found with a case to answer on August 21, 2026, as announced by Judge Dunstan Ndunguru.
  • He has requested the court to summon 11 witnesses, including former Vice President Dr. Phillip Mpango and former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.
  • Lissu's list of witnesses also includes the Inspector General of Police, Camillius Wambura, and the Director of Criminal Investigations, Ramadhani Kingai.
  • He is charged with treason under section 39(2)(d) of the Penal Code as amended in 2023.

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Lissu amewataja Rais Dk. Samia Suluhu Hassan, Makamu wa Rais Mstaafu, Dk. Phillip Mpango, na Waziri Mkuu Mstaafu, Kassim Majaliwa, katika kesi yake ya uhaini.

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