Audio By Carbonatix
A Tanzanian opposition MP has been handed a five-month prison sentence after being found guilty of defaming President John Magufuli, The Citizen news site reports.
Joseph Mbilinyi - popularly known as Sugu - from the opposition Chadema party, was convicted by a magistrate's court in the southwestern town of Mbeya.
His co-accused, Emmanuel Masonga, was handed a similar prison sentence.
The two were accused of committing "hate speech" against President Magufuli at Mwenge Primary School in Mbeya on 30 December last year.
Mbilinyi earlier urged his supporters to remain calm and accept any form of court judgment.
Observers say the ruling will deepen concerns that Mr Magufuli's intolerance of dissent is eroding Tanzanian democracy.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Obaapa Fatimah Amoadu Foundation launches in Mankessim as 55 artisans graduate
14 minutes -
Behold Thy Mother Foundation celebrates Christmas with aged mothers in Assin Manso
22 minutes -
GHIMA reaffirms commitment to secured healthcare data
35 minutes -
John Boadu pays courtesy call on former President Kufuor, seeks guidance on NPP revival
41 minutes -
Emissions Levy had no impact on air pollution, research reveals
2 hours -
DSTV enhanced packages stay in force as subscriptions rise following price adjustments
2 hours -
Financial Stability Advisory Council holds final meeting for 2025
2 hours -
Education in Review: 2025 marks turning point as Mahama resets Ghana’s education sector
2 hours -
Nigeria AG orders fresh probe into alleged intimidation and assault of Sam Jonah’s River Park estate staff
2 hours -
Concerned Small Scale Miners commend GoldBod’s efforts in addressing gold smuggling
2 hours -
Haruna Mohammed claims Ghana Audit Service undermined
2 hours -
5 members of notorious robbery syndicate in Tema, Accra arrested
3 hours -
BoG, SEC and FIC hold Joint sensitisation workshop for Virtual Asset Service Providers
3 hours -
How Nico Cantor became one of the top voices in American soccer
3 hours -
Ghana colorectal cancer patients face low survival rates, KNUST study finds
4 hours