Charge as Judges Question Restrictions on CHADEMA Leaders Visiting Him
Tundu Lissu, a prominent Tanzanian opposition leader, is cross-examining prison officials in a constitutional case regarding his rights to confidential legal consultation. The case challenges the prison administration's procedures for managing high-profile political detainees.
Why it matters
The case is a significant test of judicial oversight and prisoner rights in Tanzania, particularly concerning the treatment of political figures.
Dar es Salaam -The constitutional case filed by Tundu Lissu’s lawyers over the denial of their client’s right to confidential consultation continued on July 22, 2026, its third day of hearing. Lissu cross-examined the Officer-in-Charge of Ukonga Prison, Andrew Shabani Ntamamiro. Much of the questioning centred on the procedures Ntamamiro administers, including his decisions on who is and is not allowed to visit Lissu.
Constitutional Case No. 7300/2026 was filed by advocates William Maduhu, Nashon Nkungu and Paul Kisabo, and is being heard before a three-judge panel chaired by Judge Amir Mruma and comprising Justice Dr. Angelo Rumisha and Justice Dr. Evaristo Longopa. The respondents are the Attorney General (first), the Commissioner General of Prisons (second), the Officer-in-Charge of Ukonga Prison (third), Tundu Lissu (fourth) and the Tanganyika Law Society, TLS (fifth).
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