The treason trial of Job Sikhala has been postponed by the Masvingo High Court to 14 February 2020. This is after Sikhala,who was rep...
The treason trial of Job Sikhala has been postponed by the Masvingo
High Court to 14 February 2020.
This is after Sikhala,who was represented by Ms Beatrice
Mtetwa had made an application for exception
arguing that according to the constitution the accused’s utterances did
not constitute a crime.
“We submit that Sikhala meant that he wanted to embark on a
war and fight to impeach Mnangagwa through Parliament which is constitutional.
The words 'war and fight' do not necessarily mean physical violence.
“Saying ED will go before 2023 is not criminal because the Constitution
provides for various ways by which a President can be removed. Two years ago,
we saw the removal of Mugabe and this same court declared the move legal.
Nowhere in Sikhala's statements is it suggested how ED will go before
2023"
But the State said it had a solid case against Sikhala. Sikhala
meant he wanted to stage a coup and was not joking.
The Masvingo High Court has postponed MDC Vice National Chairperson Hon. Job Sikhala's treason trial to 14 February 2020 to allow the court to make a judgement on the defence's application for an exception. @mdczimbabwe @JMafume @advocatemahere @molokele @daddyhope pic.twitter.com/e25RAoMqIg— MDC Masvingo (@MdcMasvingo) February 3, 2020
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