Intelligence Insights on Overt Hostilities Towards Tanzania's Tundu Lissu’s Bid for Opposition Chadema’s National Chairmanship

By Evarist Chahali

Tundu Lissu, one of Tanzania’s most prominent opposition figures, has declared his candidacy for the chairmanship of Chadema, the country’s leading opposition party. His bid to unseat the long-standing chairman, Freeman Mbowe, has ignited intense political debates, factional rivalries, and overt hostilities. Lissu’s campaign has been marred by accusations of sabotage, allegations of infiltration by state intelligence apparatus, and internal divisions within Chadema. This report examines the dynamics of these hostilities, the role of “dark forces” in influencing the contest, and the potential outcomes and implications for Chadema’s future.