Tanzania, Aug. 21 -- Dar es Salaam. The prosecution has objected to Chadema chairman Tundu Lissu's request to call President Samia Suluhu Hassan and other senior government officials as defence witnesses in his treason trial.

Lissu named President Hassan, former Vice-President Philip Mpango and former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa among 11 witnesses he wants to testify in his defence after the High Court ruled on Friday, August 21, 2026, that he has a case to answer.

The three-judge panel, led by Judge Dunstan Ndunguru and comprising judges James Karayemaha and Ferdinand Kiwonde, informed Lissu of his right to defend himself, call witnesses or remain silent, in accordance with the law.

Lissu told the court that he would defend himself...