Analysis - Tundu Lissu has become the face of opposition in Tanzania following his defiant and unrelenting criticism of the government. Since he came into the national limelight in 1995 when running for a parliamentary seat, Lissu has been a champion of democracy and human rights.
Tanzania : Who Is Tundu Lissu? Tanzania 's Opposition Leader Is Fighting for Change in the Face of Fresh Attacks On Political FreedomsTundu Lissu has become the face of opposition in Tanzania following his defiant and unrelenting criticism of the government. Since he came into the national limelight inwhen running for a parliamentary seat, Lissu has been a champion of democracy and human rights. He has taken on the ruling elite, exposing corruption and demanding accountability.
They also began making calls for constitutional reform. These were aimed at addressing excessive presidential powers and the power imbalances of theLissu's legal acumen played out in the constituent assembly, the body convened to deliberate on constitutional reforms. However, the assembly, dominated by members of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi,The process was to culminate in a referendum in 2014.
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