- Tanzanian businesswoman Jennifer “Niffer” Jovin’s mother broke down while begging president Samia Suluhu to release her daughter
- The heartbroken mother shared the her daughter is the family’s sole breadwinner, and that they cannot survive without her.
- She gave reasons why Niffer is a strong supporter of Suluhu, contrary to the treason charges raised against her
Mwanaisha Isaac, the mother of Tanzanian businesswoman Jennifer Jovin “Niffer” broke down while pleading for her daughter’s freedom.
Source: TikTok
Niffer is among 22 individuals charged before a Tanzanian court in a high-profile case that has drawn widespread public attention.
With her eyes swollen from crying, her voice trembled as she delivered a message that was both painful and deeply human.
A TikTok video shared by Chakawa Musa showed the distraught woman on her knees as she begged for forgiveness from President Samia Suluhu.
“I would like to apologise on behalf of my daughter for whatever mistakes she made,” she said, fighting back tears. “She is the breadwinner in this family, and without her, we shall suffer.”
Mwanaisha, who is jobless, disclosed that she depends on her daughter to support the family, including Niffer’s younger siblings whose school fees and daily needs are all catered for by the businesswoman.
Describing her daughter as a “well-known citizen who never gets into trouble with the law,” she expressed disbelief that Niffer now faces one of the country’s most serious charges.
She reminded the president that just last year, her daughter launched a challenge in support of the government, an initiative she said reflected Niffer’s patriotism and loyalty.
“The way she pushed that narrative should tell you just how much she loves and respects you as our head of state,” she pleaded.
Her message ended with a call to fellow Tanzanians to join her in appealing to the president for her daughter’s release.
Why was Niffer charged with treason?
The businesswoman was arrested on October 27 and charged with conspiracy to commit treason, and has remained in custody since.
“She allegedly encouraged people to buy face masks to protect themselves from tear gas,” her lawyer told the media.
According to prosecutors, this is conspiracy to commit treason as it amounted to promoting resistance against state authorities, a claim her lawyer has strongly contested.
Her legal team argues that she neither engaged in violence nor encouraged it, insisting that her actions cannot reasonably be equated to treason.
Court documents indicate that there are other 21 detainees facing charges of treason for allegedly destroying government property and infrastructure during unrest,
On November 7, Niffer and her co-accused appeared in court for their formal charges.
Heart-wrenching videos from that day showed the detainees alighting from a prison bus, many looking disheveled, some limping and others visibly weak, sparking concerns about possible mistreatment while in police custody.
As the case progresses, public sympathy continues to grow around Niffer’s story, amplified by her mother’s heartfelt plea.
For Mwanaisha Isaac, however, the legal arguments and political debates all fade behind one simple, desperate hope: to see her daughter walk free again.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
