Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been granted permission to represent himself in his ongoing treason case.
Lissu requested Senior Resident Magistrate Franko Kiswaga after the lawyers introduced themselves.
In response to the matter, the magistrate approved the request and stated that the opposition leader would represent himself until he chooses otherwise.
“From this point forward, the prosecution will address its responses directly to the accused. The court has granted his request to self-represent, unless and until he decides to change that position”, Magistrate Kiswaga said.
He further ordered the court not to obstruct Lissu from receiving documents from his legal team during court sessions.
The State Attorney on the other hand said that the State had no objection to Lissu representing himself.
The Attorney further added that the issue of access to documents while in remand falls under the authority of prison officials.
