Tanzania, May 23 -- Arusha/Dar. The opposition, Chadema, has said it will not cooperate with the criminal investigation commission established by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, claiming it lacks independence and is intended to target individuals advocating for a new constitution and free and fair elections.

Speaking during a special Northern Zone regional meeting of senior party leaders in Arusha on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Chadema secretary general John Mnyika said the commission was a continuation of the Justice Mohamed Chande Commission, which he claimed had already attributed blame to individuals promoting the slogans "No Reforms No Election" and "Oktoba Tunatiki".

According to a State House statement dated May 18, 2026, President Ha...