Boniface Jacob

Boniface Jacob

politician Tanzania

Boniface Jacob is the Coast Zone Chairman of Chadema, a prominent Tanzanian opposition party. He has been vocal in condemning police actions against party members during protests and trials, emphasizing their right to attend legal proceedings without harassment. Recently, he reported injuries among party supporters during a tense standoff with police at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court.

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South Africa South Africa: Boniface Jacob was also released on bail after being charged with terrorism-related offences during the political unrest. 7

John Heche Amani Golugwa Godbless Lema Samia Suluhu Hassan
Mail & Guardian: Tanzanian police release Chadema opposition leaders – The Mail & Guardian

Tanzania Tanzania: Boniface Jacob is the Coastal Regional Chairman of Chadema who was released on bail after being detained. 6

John Heche Amani Golugwa Godbless Lema Emmanuel Nchimbi Samia Suluhu Hassan Raila Odinga Hekima Mwasipu Fatma Mdee Leonard Komba Irene Mushi
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Is reconciliation in sight after release of opposition leaders?

Tanzania Tanzania: Boniface Jacob, popularly known as Boni Yai, is the Coastal Zone Chairperson of Chadema. 6

John Heche Hekima Mwasipu Amani Golugwa Godbless Lema Tundu Lissu
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Police release top Chadema leaders on bail, including deputy Chair John Heche

Tanzania Tanzania: Boniface Jacob is one of the ten individuals named by the police as wanted in relation to the unrest. 5

Josephat Gwajima Brenda Jonas Rupia John Mnyika Godbless Jonathan Lema Machumu Maximillian Kadutu Deogratius Cosmas Mahinyila Hilda Newton Award Kalonga Amaan Golugwa
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Police name 10 people wanted over nationwide riots as crackdown intensifies across Tanzania

Kenya Kenya: Boniface Jacob was to travel alongside John Heche for Raila Odinga's burial. 5

John Heche Raila Odinga Tundu Lissu Samia Suluhu William Ruto Brenda Rupia Godbless Lema
The Standard: Tanzanian opposition leader barred from crossing border for Raila's burial

Tanzania Tanzania: Boniface Jacob has called to end internal political theatrics within the Chadema party. 8

Freeman Mbowe Tundu Lissu Devotha Minja Mchome
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Chadema’s leader urges end to political theatrics, says party belongs to people

Tanzania Tanzania: Mr Jacob stated that some members were injured and taken to the hospital. 6

Tundu Lissu Ntele Benjamin Dan Butale Dorothy Semu Martha Karua Godfrey Mhini Job Mrema Nassoro Katuga Mpale Mpoki Zavery Benela
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Ten hours of chaos at Kisutu as Police, Chadema lock horns