Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Amani Golugwa, the Deputy Secretary General for CHADEMA, was arrested on May 13, 2025, at Julius Nyerere International Airport as he prepared to board a flight to Brussels, Belgium, Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police has confirmed in a press statement.
The statement issued today says Golugwa was detained at around 6:45 PM at Terminal 03, as part of an ongoing investigation into his travel activities.
The arrest was made by the Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police following intelligence reports that Golugwa had been engaging in travel patterns that raised suspicions.
In a press statement, the police alleges that he had been leaving and re-entering the country without adhering to proper legal procedures.
“The arrest was based on credible information that indicated Mr. Golugwa had been involved in actions that breached legal protocols regarding travel in and out of the country,” stated the Acting Police Commander for the Special Zone in the press statement.
“We are currently conducting a thorough investigation in collaboration with other security agencies to establish the full extent of the matter.”
Golugwa, who holds a prominent position in Tanzania’s largest opposition party, CHADEMA, was reportedly on his way to attend meetings in Belgium when he was detained.
The Special Zone Police have urged the public to remain calm and ignore rumors surrounding the incident. They emphasized that the legal process will be followed, and they have urged citizens to resist being swayed by misinformation.
“The public must remain patient as investigations continue,” said the Acting Police Commander. “We urge everyone to disregard any misleading information regarding the matter and trust that the law will take its course.”
As of now, Golugwa remains in police custody while investigations continue into his alleged travel activities. The outcome of the inquiry is expected to determine the next legal steps.
This arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing political climate in Tanzania, as tensions between opposition groups and the government have been growing in recent months.