The High Court has found that Tundu Lissu has a case to answer in his treason trial and directed him to enter a defence, after ruling that the prosecution’s evidence was sufficient at this stage to require an answer from the CHADEMA chairperson.
This Court therefore finds, under section 312 [of the Criminal Procedure Act], that a case has been built against the accused — it has been ‘established,’ not ‘proven’; the word used is ‘established.’ This Court accordingly holds that the accused has a case to answer, so that he may have the opportunity to defend himself or present evidence against that brought by the prosecution.
Kesi ya uhaini inayomkabili kiongozi wa chama kikuu cha upinzani Tanzania, Tundu Lissu, imeendelea leo Agosti 21, 2026, ambapo Mahakama chini ya jopo la majaji watatu, Dunstan Ndunguru, James Karayemaha and Ferdinand Kiwonde, imeamua kuwa Tundu Lissu ana kesi ya kujibu.
The High Court panel, led by Justice Dunstan Ndunguru, rules that Lissu has a case to answer under Section 39(2)(d) of the Penal Code. The judges say that at this stage they are not required to undertake a detailed assessment of the credibility of the evidence. Lissu is directed to enter his defence.