The court affirmed INEC’s independence, ruling it was not bound by the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision to reject Mpina’s nomination.
This sets the stage for a prolonged legal battle over procedural matters before the trial can even begin to address the substantive treason charges.
Intense legal arguments on Wednesday centred on the technicalities of evidence laws regarding confessions and admissions.
Lissu insists that the court lacks proper jurisdiction and alleges several procedural irregularities in the handling of the case since his arrest in April.
The disqualification followed a ruling by the Registrar of Political Parties, which found that ACT Wazalendo had violated its own internal rules in nominating Mpina.
Al-Hajj anadaiwa kutekwa mnamo Septemba 05, 2025, maeneo ya Kibo Complex Tegeta
Tanzania’s 2025 election campaign proceeds amid a government crackdown on opposition that analysts say undermines electoral competition.
The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has suspended the license of Jamii Forums, a Tanzanian-grown social media platform, for 90 days starting September 6, 2025.
TCRA imeeleza maudhui yaliyosababishwa kufungiwa kwa JamiiForums ni ya kupotosha umma, kukashifu na kudhalilisha Serikali na Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano
Following a widespread discussion on social media regarding the claim, the Police urged Tanzanians not to share such claims, stressing that doing so constitutes a criminal offense.
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