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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Job Sikhala<\/b>, a former Member of Parliament for Zengeza<\/b> West, is reportedly in critical condition. Sikhala has been held at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison <\/b>since June 2022.<\/p>\n

Journalist Hopewell Chin\u2019ono<\/b> reported that Sikhala is experiencing severe health problems, including passing blood in his waste. Sikhala\u2019s lawyer, Mr. Harrison Nkomo<\/b>, confirmed his client\u2019s condition and stated that Sikhala requested medical attention after experiencing discomfort in his stomach. Chin\u2019ono said:<\/p>\n

I have just spoken to Harrison Nkomo the lawyer of Zimbabwe\u2019s political prisoner and CCC politician, Job Sikhala. He confirmed to me that Sikhala is seriously ill and that he is passing blood in his stool. \u201cHe complained of a rumbling tummy and he asked me to bring a doctor today,\u201d Nkomo said a few moments ago. Job Sikhala has been in Chikurubi maximum prison for 483 days without bail and without any custodial conviction. Bail is a right under Zimbabwe\u2019s constitution, but it has been denied to Sikhala who many have said is being persecuted for his political activism using the police and judiciary.<\/p>\n

Tinomudaishe Chinyoka<\/b>, a ZANU PF member and former PetroTrade<\/b> Board Chairperson, expressed concern about Sikhala being denied bail. He said:<\/p>\n

Bail is a right , He has been denied this right. The Constitutional Court exists to protect rights.What\u2019s more: a person can apply directly to the Constitutional Court on a matter involving his liberty without first making an application for direct access So, why hasn\u2019t such an application been made. It\u2019s not like @CCCZimbabwe_ has a shortage or or can\u2019t afford lawyers, is it?<\/p>\n

Former Cabinet Minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo<\/b>, expressed his concern over the treatment of Job Sikhala. He called it shameful and a moral failure on the part of Zimbabwe\u2019s institutions and those involved in the administration of criminal justice. Moyo said:<\/p>\n

The post by Hopewell Chin\u2019ono is disquieting. What is happening to Job Sikhala is indescribably shameful and blights Zimbabwe itself, and exposes moral failure across the political divide; especially on the part of the country\u2019s institutions and practitioners in the administration of criminal justice. Where is the collective duty of care? Over the years, we have endured more than enough awful history with such experiences, like Sikhala\u2019s case, which should make all of us better than this, at all times.<\/p>\n

Professor Jonathan Moyo echoed Chinyoka\u2019s question about why Sikhala\u2019s case hasn\u2019t been brought to the Constitutional Court. He agreed that bail is a crucial constitutional right and criticized the lack of action to protect Sikhala\u2019s right to bail. Moyo regarded this as a significant failure, particularly on the part of Sikhala\u2019s colleagues in CCC.<\/p>\n

Chinyoka, in agreement with Moyo, expressed frustration over Job Sikhala\u2019s situation. He emphasized that Sikhala has not been charged with a crime deserving a longer sentence than the time he has already spent in prison. Chinyoka criticized the NPA and the bail courts for their handling of the case, suggesting they may have acted to please politicians rather than fulfilling their duty. He found it puzzling that Sikhala\u2019s friends haven\u2019t utilized legal avenues to secure his release. Chinyoka questioned whether blame is warranted in this situation.<\/p>\n

Sikhala was arrested in 2022 for allegedly inciting public violence that erupted during the funeral wake of CCC\u2019s slain activist, Moreblessing Ali. He has been in prison without a trial since then. He has been denied bail on numerous occasions.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Job Sikhala, a former Member of Parliament for Zengeza West, is reportedly in critical condition. Sikhala has been held at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison since June 2022. Journalist Hopewell Chin\u2019ono reported that Sikhala is experiencing severe health problems, including passing blood in his waste. 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