Wild celebrations in court after the magistrate pronounced not guilty verdict

11 December 2020

Wezhira Munya

Chiredzi- MDC Alliance party members were found not guilty today by Chiredzi magistrate.

Human rights lawyer Martin Mureri who represented the 12 MDC Alliance party members said, “Today, the Chiredzi Magistrate found the accused persons not guilty. “

There were wild celebrations inside Chiredzi Magistrate court after Chiredzi Magistrate pronounced not guilty verdict.

The following were are arrested on false charges by Chiredzi based law and order security officials.

MDC Alliance national women assembly acting chairlady honourable Mugidho , provincial youth secretary for local governance Councillor Ropa Makumire, district chairperson Mr
James Kampota, Alexander Simbi
Lucky Mpungu
Simon Mupapuri
Itai Melania Makara
Tendai Dhangu
Simbarashe Baloyi
Victor Bhoko
Zinasu leader Ndalega were facing two charges: inciting public violence and that of unsanctioned gathering during lockdown.

MDC Alliance National women assembly acting chairlady Mrs Mugidho said, “I am happy that l am free. God has been faithful and fought our battles. We want to thank our lawyer Martin Mureri who meticulously represented us.”

These two offences were allegedly done on on 31 July 2020.

MDC Alliance leader Mai Chikwiriro who attended the court session said, “We are happy that our leaders were found innocent. MDC Alliance leaders has been persecuted by Zanu PF using lawfare. “

The 12 MDC Alliance party members were arrested on 31 July 2020 and spent two nights in prison.