By Staff Writer
Job Sikhala Solidarity Movement (JSSM) co-ordinator Obert Masaraure urged all democracy campaigners and citizens to support the call for Sikhala’s release.
Sikhala was arrested while representing the family of the late Citizens Coalition for Change activist Moreblessing Ali, who was murdered in cold blood by Pius Mukandi alias “Jamba” an alleged member of the ruling Zanu PF party.
The former Zengeza West legislator, who was on Wednesday convicted for inciting public violence, has been in incarceration for more than 500 days, following his arrest on June 14, 2022 for allegedly inciting public
“We emphasise that citizens should maintain peace and unity in the face of injustice and extreme provocation from the regime in Harare. Our position remains, Job Sikhala is innocent and must be released.
“Job Sikhala has remained unshaken by the shameless persecution; he has demonstrated unmatched resolve and an undying passion to fight for a better Zimbabwe,” Masaraure said.
He said Sikhala’s resilience in the face of oppression had inspired millions of Zimbabweans through regular epistles shrewdly penned from the dungeons of Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.
