Farai Dziva|President Nelson Chamisa on Friday sent a powerful MDC Alliance delegation to Masvingo in solidarity with the party’s jailed Youth Assembly Organizer and ward 4, Masvingo Urban councillor Godfrey Kurauone.
Kurauone is accused of plotting to overthrow Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government.
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15 August 2020
By Wezhira Munya
On Friday, the caring MDC Alliance President Nelson Chamisa sent a high -powered delegation to Masvingo Urban to give solidarity to councillor Godfrey Kuraone who is in remand prison.
The MDC Alliance delegation comprised MDC Alliance main wing National Secretary of Welfare leader Maureen Kademaunga, MDC Alliance National youth Secretary for Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Advocate Agency Gumbo, Chiredzi councillor
Gilbet Mtubuki who is also National Youth Secretary for Lands and Agriculture and leader Desmond who is the national director in the MDC Alliance Social welfare Department.
The delegation came from Harare yesterday.
At the Masvingo Magistrate Court, Masvingo Remand Prison officers only allowed Advocate Agency Gumbo to talk to Kuraone.
Kurauone was in leg chains and handcuffs when he appeared at the Magistrate Court for routine remand.
Councillor Kuraone will be back in court on the 18 August 2020 for the trial date for the second case he is alleged to have committed on 31 July 2020, according to his lawyer, Advocate Martin Mureri.
Advocate Martin Mureri said: “I have requested the prosecutor to set the trial date for the first case on the 25th of August 2020.
This means, MDC Alliance National youth organiser Godfrey Kuraone will be in court on the 18th August 2020 and 25th August for trial.”
MDC Alliance Masvingo Urban Member of Parliament Honourable Jacob Nyokanhete also said :
“We continue to pray for our councillor and MDC Alliance youth leader Godfrey Kuraone’s freedom.”
After the court proceedings, the MDC Alliance national leaders visited Kuraone’s family at his house.
At Kurauone’s house, Advocate Agency Gumbo said:
“President Nelson Chamisa has sent us as a delegation to convey a special message to Councillor Kuraone and his family during this difficulty period.
I met councillor Kuraone and we discussed lot of issues. Councillor Godfrey Kuraone is our senior MDC Alliance National youth member and he deserves solidarity. We thank his parents, wife , children and relatives for their support.”
Leader Maureen Kadengaunga said: “National youth organiser Godfrey Kuraone is a warrior and he is fighting for our emancipation.
President Chamisa is proud of the hardwork our National Youth Organiser is doing.
As the Social Welfare Department we have agreed with advocate Martin Mureri to give councillor Kuraone jersey to wear.
Councillor Kuraone is not feeling well. He is having stomach and ear problems. His personal doctor will see him.
Advocate Mureri has submitted the medical records to Masvingo Remand Prison officials as per their request.”
MDC Alliance youth leader Mr Kingsley Sibanda said: “As the MDC Alliance Youth Assembly led by President Nelson Chamisa, we are encouraged by our fearless National youth organiser Godfrey Kuraone. His persecution by state is strengthening us as Masvingo MDC Alliance Youth Assembly members.”
The following MDC Alliance members also attended the prayer meeting :Ms Lee Mahachi, Mr Chitando, Mrs Boroma, Mrs Magomo, Mai Hazel, Mr Murinye, Mr Mabena, Mrs Sedeya, Mr Wakura among others…