Tinashe Sambiri| Former Mayor of the city of Harare, Ben Manyenyeni, has urged current Mayor, Councillor Jacob Mafume to remain strong and courageous because occupying the powerful post requires resilience in the wake of persecution.

Manyenyeni described Harare’s Town as a trauma centre because of persecution of opposition politicians by Zanu PF.

“Wishing His Worship the Mayor of Harare, Cllr Jacob Mafume strength following news of his arrest yesterday.

We, the 3 most recent occupants of the most difficult job in the country, have been “Guests of the State” at some point.

Who wants this job at Trauma Centre, the pain station which we call Town House?

PRAYING FOR JUSTICE,” said Manyenyeni in a statement.