Staff Reporter
Allegations have surfaced that Obert Masaraure’s, the leader of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), is orchestrating a strategy to sow chaos and disrupt court proceedings related to Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala. Masaraure’s is reportedly mobilizing supporters with the intent of influencing court decisions and inciting protests during Sikhala's trial.
Sources who spoke to this publication revealed that Masaraure's purported plan to assemble a significant crowd at Sikhala's court sessions. While seemingly a show of support, the underlying objective appears to be the destabilization of proceedings and a direct impact on the court's decisions. Masaraure’s is believed to harbour vested interests in the outcome of Sikhala's case, using it as a political leverage for his opposition ambitions.
"Provincial opposition members have been tipped by Masaraure to join the protest plans of ARTUZ for the upcoming Sikhala court sessions. Masaraure's mobilization may appear as a demonstration of solidarity for Sikhala, but in reality, he aims to create chaos if Sikhala is found guilty. The plan involves the mobilized crowd erupting into protests, challenging the court's verdict. These demonstrations could not only disrupt the judicial process but also serve as a rallying cry for wider political unrest," stated a source close to the matter.
Furthermore, the source added that it has been alleged that Masaraure is actively reaching out to CCC members in provinces like Midlands, Masvingo, and Mutare, lobbying them to protest at the High Court for Sikhala's immediate release.
"Masaraure’s has been engaging CCC cluster leaders at provincial level, urging them to mobilize transportation to ferry people to the Harare Court with placards meant to exert pressure on the country's judiciary system for Sikhala's release," added the source.
In response, Masaraure’s, using his online pseudonym and various ghost accounts , expressing determination to coordinate and mobilize citizens to secure Sikhala's release, whom he considers a political prisoner. The allegations suggest a calculated effort to exploit legal proceedings for political gain, potentially leading to disruptions and unrest. Authorities may closely monitor developments to maintain order during the court proceedings.
