Tanzanian opposition MP Lissu says attack politically motivated Tanzanian opposition politician Tundu Lissu says an attack on him in 2017 was because of his 'political position' 'denouncing President Magufuli'. Lissu was shot and critically injured at his home on September 7, has had a series of run-ins with the government of President John Magufuli and had been arrested at least six times last year, accused of insulting the president and disturbing public order, among other charges. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES