Alute Lissu, constitutional lawyer, dies after long illness
The brother of opposition figure Tundu Lissu was admitted to Sani Hospital before his death on Sunday.
Alute Lissu, a constitutional and administrative lawyer, died early Sunday after a long illness, his family announced. He had been admitted to Sani Hospital in Arusha where his condition worsened. His family expects the burial to take place in Singida, but will announce further arrangements later.
Vincent Lissu Mughwai, Alute’s younger brother, described the deceased as a father figure and role model, particularly to Tundu Lissu, the CHADEMA Chairperson. Relatives were travelling to Ukonga Prison to inform Tundu of his brother's death. Alute Lissu leaves five children; his wife died many years ago.
The death occurred shortly after a profile based on Alute’s final interview with The Chanzo, conducted on October 8. The interview, which lasted over three hours, began at his Arusha home and covered his four decades in legal practice. Alute Lissu graduated from the University of Dar es Salaam’s Faculty of Law in 1982.
Why it mattersThe death of Alute Lissu, a prominent lawyer and brother to opposition leader Tundu Lissu, affects his immediate family and the legal community.