Dar es Salaam. The controversy surrounding Chief Justice Ibrahim Juma’s tenure took a new turn yesterday when – for the first time in Tanzania’s history – a lawyer filed a case at the High Court, saying it was unconstitutional for the CJ to remain in office after attaining the retirement age of 65.
The case by private practice lawyer, Humphrey Simon Malenga – filed at the Main Registry of the High Court – comes amid heated debate whereby some legal experts have voiced their dissatisfaction following reports that President Samia Suluhu Hassan has extended Prof Juma’s tenure.
