This archive report was first published on 16 November 2019.
On November 16, 2019, Tanzanian comedian Idris Sultan sparked controversy by sharing face-swap photos of President John Magufuli on his birthday.
The comedian was summoned by the police a day after posting the photos on his social media accounts.
Idris Sultan has since apologized to the president, stating that he shared the photos in good faith and was using art to celebrate the president.
"I had no ill intentions; I was just wishing the president a happy birthday," he said.
"If the president did not like my birthday message, I apologize," he added.
A tribunal has been formed to discuss the matter, and the attorney general will decide on Monday whether it will proceed to court.
