The strong condemnation by Chief Justice George Masaju against lawless, self-styled bouncers invading residential properties to execute completely warrantless, forced evictions has triggered a highly crucial, nationwide debate on the absolute necessity of safeguarding the country’s rule of law.
While stakeholders welcome his timely stance as a vital step towards legal compliance, many fear it coincides with the worrying emergence of illegal, parallel groups usurping statutory powers and executing duties constitutionally reserved strictly for legitimate Tanzanian state security organs.