Lissu petition puts prison consultation rules under scrutiny
Chadema chairman Tundu Lissu (right) consults his lawyer, John Seka, during proceedings at the High Court in Dar es Salaam on July 23, 2026. PHOTO | SAID POWA
Dar es Salaam. Lawyers representing Chadema national chairman, Mr Tundu Lissu have told the High Court that restrictions imposed during legal consultations at Ukonga Prison violate the constitutional right to confidential communication between a lawyer and a client.
The issue arose on Thursday, July 23, 2026, during the cross-examination of Ukonga Prison Officer in Charge, Mr Andrew N'tamamiro, by advocate John Seka in a constitutional petition challenging the conditions under which lawyers are allowed to meet Mr Lissu.
