Chiredzi MDC Alliance members trial postponed…
As 2014 MDC T National organiser Bhebhe and 2014 MDC T youths meet at Harvest House…
8 October 2020
By Wezhira Munya
Masvingo- Yesterday, 11 Chiredzi MDC Alliance members’ court trial failed to start in Chiredzi.
The court case was postponed because, “
Police yet to record witnesses statements – according to Advocate Martin Mureri of Matutu and Mureri Legal Practitioners who is representing the accused.
The 11 accused persons are: MDC Alliance National acting chairlady honourable Muchirairwa Mugidho, Ropafadzo Makamure, James Kampota, Melania Itai Makaro, Victor Bhoko, Simon Mupapuri, Alexandra Simbi, Lucky Mupungu, Ordia Ndalega, Simbarashe Baloyi and Tendai Ndengu.
The 11 Chiredzi MDC Alliance are accused of participating in illegal demonstration on the 31th July 2020.
Therefore, the State and the accused’s human rights lawyer Advocate Martin Mureri agreed that 11th November 2020 is the trial date.
Political analyst Kimberely Tariro Mamhende said, “The persecution of MDC Alliance by Zanu PF through courts is worrisome. MDC Alliance as opposition party is being ill-treated by Zanu PF. Demonstrations are allowed in Zimbabwean constitution.
It is my view, that democracy has died in Zimbabwe under Mnangagwa’s leadership.”
Mrs Chikwiriro, MDC Alliance member said, “I am disappointed that our MDC Alliance members’ case failed to start because police officials have not recorded witnesses statements since 31 July 2020. It means police has failed to record witness statements for a record of 62 days.”
MDC Alliance National acting chairlady honourable Mugidho said, “We are being persecuted because we believe in MDC Alliance led by President Nelson Chamisa as alternative government. We are not going to retreat or surrender because of Zanu PF persecution. We are strong as ever. Victory is certain soon.”
President Nelson Chamisa has described the arrest of Chiredzi MDC Alliance members, National vice-Chairperson Honourable Sikhala, award-winning journalist Chin’ono, Transform Zimbabwe president Jacob Ngarivhume, Honourable Joana Mamombe and others as”new set of political prisoners and unnecessary persecution.”
In Harare, at Harvest House, 2014 MDC T National organiser Bhebhe and 2014 MDC T youth met. According to one 2014 MDC T youth member who refused to be named said, “We met 2014 MDC T National organiser Mr Bhebhe. 2014 MDC T Harare provincial youth leader Mr Paul Gorekore led the youth delegation that met national youth organiser. We had a frank and fruitful discussions.”
The youth member refused to give more information on the actual details discussed.
National organiser Bhebhe is on record, calling for unity. This resonates with the 2014 MDC T youth who are also calling for unity.
2014 MDC T Harare youth peacefully took over Harvest House in what is described as”restoring legacy.”
