Neema Chozaire, the chairperson of Chadema Geita constituency, is set to appear in court on Tuesday following her arrest on June 29, 2026.She was taken into police custody after being arrested while heading to the market to sell chickens.Some party members claimed she was abducted, as her phones were unavailable and police stations denied holding her.The case, originally scheduled for Monday, was moved to Tuesday at the High Court’s Geita Sub-registry.

Chadema filed an urgent habeas corpus petition on July 8, demanding explanations from senior officials about her detention without court appearance or bail.Police confirmed she is in custody over alleged criminal offences, with investigations ongoing.Party leaders met Chozaire at Geita Central Police Station on July 10, providing her with basic necessities.The legal battle highlights tensions between political figures and law enforcement, raising questions about due process and transparency.