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📝 Press Statement Transcription
PRESS STATEMENT
19 November, 2025
Court Updates on Ongoing Legal Matters
The MDC wishes to update the public, our members, and all democratic stakeholders on developments in the courts relating to the unlawful occupation of our party Headquarters and the continued persecution of our leadership and staff.
1. Bail Application for Munyaradzi Mwonozora & Others
The State has declined the bail application for Munyaradzi Mwonozora & others, who were arrested while attempting to rescue a female employee who had been unlawfully detained and intimidated by thugs who forcefully occupied our party Headquarters.
We have taken the matter to the High Court to seek justice and secure their release.
2. Application for Spoliation
In our application to restore lawful possession of MRT House following its violent seizure by unruly elements, the presiding Judge postponed the matter to Monday 24 November, 2025, following the defendants’ late filing of opposing papers, an apparent delaying tactic meant to frustrate due process.
President Douglas Mwonozora and his elected leadership remain fully in charge of the Movement for Democratic Change. No amount of thuggery, lawlessness, or political machinations will derail our democratic mandate.
The MDC will continue to defend the people’s cause:
i. No To The 2030 Agenda
ii. We Demand reparations and justice for victims of political violence
iii. We Demand a New Delimitation and Electoral Reforms
We call upon all democratic forces to remain vigilant and united as we continue this struggle for constitutionalism, justice, and the restoration of democratic order in Zimbabwe.
(Signature)
Aaron Makahamadze
MDC National Spokesperson
Justice Freedom Solidarity
Issued by: The Department of Information & Publicity
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