5 police officers to testify against firebrand legislator

Five police officers will be among key witnesses in a hate message case facing the embattled Arusha Urban MP (Chadema) Godbless Lema.

What you need to know:

  • The firebrand legislator appeared before the Arusha Resident Magistrate’s Court once again early yesterday under a tight security but was once again denied bail.
  • State Attorney Fortunatus Mhalila told the Senior Resident Magistrate Augustino Rwezile that investigations into the case have been completed and that police officers will give evidence on alleged spreading of hate messages by the lawmaker.