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Hon Roy Bennett acquitted, to be sworn in as deputy minister of agriculture
Movement for Democratic Change
May 10, 2010

The MDC Treasurer-General, Senator Roy Bennett was today acquitted of trumped-up banditry and terrorism charges by a High Court judge, leaving no hindrance whatsoever to his swearing-in as deputy minister of agriculture. The MDC stands vindicated that the concocted charges against Hon Bennett were political and that his only crime was that he is MDC and that he is a democrat

It was clear from Justice Chinembiri Bhunu's judgement that the porosity of the State case was astounding and overwhelming. The so-called State witnesses were arrogant and appalling, especially the so-called IT expert, who the Judge described as having "amazing ignorance." The judiciary has clearly assisted in the resolution of one of the outstanding issues of the inclusive government. As a party, we look forward to the speedy swearing-in of Hon Bennett to his position as deputy minister of Agriculture where the party deployed him.

His acquittal leaves the enemies of real change with no excuse whatsoever as to why Hon Bennett cannot be allowed to serve his country. His acquittal is also an indictment on the person and office of the Attorney-General who has wasted the taxpayer's money in besmirching and persecuting an innocent Zimbabwean. The MDC is a party of excellence. We have never believed in the politics of violent regime change. We have always been agents and disciples of peaceful, non-violent and democratic means and processes of regime change. It is no wonder that the so-called terrorism charges against Hon Bennett have failed to stick, just as similar charges against several MDC activists have continued to crumble like a deck of cards over the past 10 years.

MDC cadres have always been subjected to all sorts of trials and tribulations. We have faced persecution, murder, arrests and arson. With God on our side, we have always prevailed because no one can stop an idea whose hour has come. Zimbabweans deserve real change. Zimbabweans want hope, security, dignity, freedom and prosperity. And this week, Zimbabweans expect the swearing-in of their deputy minister of Agriculture so that he begins the national duty of assisting in mitigating yet another season of hunger and starvation in most parts of the country.

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