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Apr 1, 2021, 5 tweets

1] My mind is troubled by the charge and conviction of my brother @MakomboreroH

Some of us who have engaged him here and elsewhere, acknowledge that he is a well-meaning young patriot who just wants a functional, democratic Zimbabwe where constitutionalism is the norm.

2] To then think history will record that @MakomboreroH was convicted for "inciting violence" is ridiculous.

In his political journey, he has stood up for others, and has championed a cause that promotes the respect for fundamental human rights.

He deserves no place in prison.

3] Yet there is a clear logic to this madness.

Have extensively "tweeted" about how ZanuPF prefers an Opposition that "knows its place".

One that "contributes to development", not one that pushes the "regime change agenda", yet the constitution allows for it.

#FreeMako

4] Its only sensible to anticipate the conviction of more dissident voices,especially those from @mdczimbabwe

ZanuPF will reward "rational disputation" & descend heavily on "Citizens Convergence for Change",and the much talked about "winter of discontentment".

That's the logic

5] But perhaps too much time is wasted analysing & projecting what ZanuPF will do.

That is now already clear.
Real question is, what should citizens do, when their very existence is now being criminalised by a jittery regime hellbent on entrenching a dictatorship?

#FreeMako

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