06/05/2017
Let's remember Patson Dzamara in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm advised he has taken seriously unwell pursuant to a 5-day unlawful detention at remand prison when there was a mix up with his court dates causing him to fail to appear in court for the first time ever. Despite an attempt to rectify the anomaly through his lawyers, he was arrested and detained. His unconstitutional, disproportionate incarceration aside, he was unjustifiably sent to the dreaded D section which is reserved often for murderers and hard criminals. While there, he contracted some infection which seems to have escalated despite his attempt to seek prompt hospital attention. Reports indicate that he is now in the ICU.
When all is said and done, Patson wants what you and I want - a better Zimbabwe where freedom, fairness and opportunity abound. He has a lot of work to do to see this dream to fruition and ultimately to enjoy it. We want him back on his feet pronto so that he can continue the legacy of Itai Dzamara whose whereabouts we demand to know - and so that he can ultimately create his own.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Patson. Praying for strength and peace for his family.