DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 23 -- The Public Bar Association (PBA) has strongly opposed a directive issued by the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) which restricts lawyers from providing legal aid to the public.

The directive follows the September 15, 2025, assault of lawyer Deogratius Mahinyila by police officers while he was following up on a court case involving CHADEMA Chairman, Tundu Lissu.

Speaking at a press conference in Dar es Salaam on September 23, 2025, PBA Chairman Addo Mwasongwe criticized TLS for issuing statements and resolutions aimed at stopping lawyers from assisting citizens legally. He described the move as a violation of both professional legal principles and citizens constitutional rights.

“One of the key duties of a l...