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What roles did Tundu Lissu hold, and when?

Tundu Lissu

Tanzanian opposition politician and lawyer, national chairman of Chadema, on trial for treason in the High Court of Tanzania.

Latest source 29 Sep 2026Updated 26 Oct 202611 sources

CurrentNow

Currently National Chairman, Chadema (Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo), Tanzania, since 22 Jan 2025. 2 dated roles on record.

Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified

Roles, most recent first

  1. 22 Jan 2025 – present
    National Chairman Chadema (Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo), Tanzania Current

    Elected party chairman at the Mlimani City conference hall, Dar es Salaam, defeating Freeman Mbowe, who had led the party for 21 years; still described as Chadema chairman in September 2026 while on trial.1 2 3

  2. Jan 2025
    Vice Chairman Chadema Former

    Party vice-chair and deputy to Freeman Mbowe before his election as chairman (dates not given in source).4

Where the dates come from

  1. SecondaryTundu Lissu wins Chadema chairman positionThe Citizen (Tanzania) · 22 Jan 2025
  2. SecondaryTanzanian opposition leader urges courageous verdict in treason trialAfricanews · 23 Sep 2026
  3. SecondaryLissu treason verdict set for November 6The Citizen (Tanzania) · 29 Sep 2026
  4. SecondaryTundu Lissu's tough task after wresting Chadema from Freeman MboweThe EastAfrican · Jan 2025

Changes

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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