MDC ALLIANCE ASSEMBLY OF WOMEN STATEMENT ON THE ARBITRARY ARREST OF THE PARTY SPOKESPERSON FADZAI MAHERE AND OTHER LEADERS

The MDC Alliance Assembly of women strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest of the National Spokesperson, Fadzai Mahere, Job Sikhala and Hopewell Chin’ono by the state on charges that are illegal and unconstitutional.

The continued abuse of opposition leaders and political activists should be castigated by every progressive Zimbabwean. The government is pushing the opposition by continuosly abusing its power and capturing the state institutions which is a shame. The new dispensation promised by Emerson Mnangagwa is a falace as he continues to squash the democratic space.

We condemn the use of Criminal Law (CodificationReform) Act which is ultra vires the constitution of Zimbabwe.

We there demand the release of Fadzai Mahere, Job Sikhala, Jacob Mafume and Hopewell Chin’ono and all other political prisoners for they are not criminals.

We continue to fight for democracy and a people’s government that will respect the rule of law and all the freedoms.

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Barbara G Tanyanyiwa
MDC A Assembly of Women National Secretary for Communications