Judgement on Sikhala Bail Reserved Indefinitely

Judgement on the bail application by CCC lawmaker and Moreblessing Ali family lawyer, Job Sikhala has been reserved indefinitely.

https://twitter.com/advocatemahere/status/1605533672240779264?t=VB_MBUdArz_IYM_uQ0Vy2w&s=19

Sikhala who appeared before the court virtually was represented by Advocate Thabani Mpofu who argued that 6 months ago, the State lied that there were 20+ witnesses and said it had a strong case. He noted that now that investigations are complete, there are only four witnesses. One of the witnesses is a civilian and he does not implicate Sikhala. He submitted that this was a changed circumstance warranting grant of bail.

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Political entrant, Robert Chapman weighed in on the issue saying the justice system is a key pillar to fix in Zimbabwe.

A BIG win for the holiday season would be to see Honorable MP @JobSikhala1 home with his family following his hearing.
The injustice & failed system is why Justice is a key pillar to fix in Zimbabwe.

Every peer MP should be advocating his bail!#FreeWiwa #justice #Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/8UC1GLcb9r

— Robert Chapman (@DrivenChapman) December 21, 2022

Namibian MP, Inna Hengari said Zimbabwe will be free one day.

Dear Fadzayi, you are not alone. Soon Zimbabwe will be great again and the fruits of peace and political stability under a regime that respects the freedoms our forefathers once fought for will be enjoyed by many after us. Fight on! #FreeWiwa https://t.co/YJqlic5pdS

— Inna Hengari MP (@Inna_Hengari) December 20, 2022

Tanzanian activist Maria Tsehai said Africa could do better as a continent.

Come on #Africa we need to end this kind of impunity!
189 days in detention without trial in #Zimbabwe
Job Sikhala should be granted bail and tried OR released unconditionally #FreeWiwa #FreeWiwa #FreeWiwa #FreeWiwa #FreeWiwa #FreeWiwa #FreeWiwa pic.twitter.com/jpWiuQPk65

— Maria Sarungi Tsehai (@MariaSTsehai) December 20, 2022