The recent release of Gokwe-Nembudziya MP, Justice Mayor Wadyajena, from remand has sparked outrage among local legislators and the public. Wadyajena, who was facing allegations of corruption, was freed due to a lack of evidence. Norton MP, Temba Mliswa, took to Twitter to express his disappointment with the government’s “reluctance” to fight corruption, stating that jail has become a place for the poor and opposition politicians only.

In this article, we will examine the circumstances surrounding Wadyajena’s release and the broader issue of how top officials seem to get off when facing corruption allegations.

Background to the Story

Wadyajena was accused of swindling US$5 million from a state enterprise and was subsequently placed on remand. The recent news of his release from remand has sparked outrage and has shed light on the country’s judicial system.

Norton MP, Temba Mliswa, was quick to express his disappointment on the government’s “reluctance” to fight corruption. He pointed out that the state’s inability to amass evidence in a case where US$5 million has been swindled is a reflection of the absence of political will to fight corruption.

The release of Wadyajena comes at a time when opposition MP Job Sikhala has been repeatedly denied bail in the case where he is being accused of inciting public violence. This has led to criticism that jail is becoming a place for the poor and opposition politicians only.

Top Officials Let Off the Hook

The recent release of Wadyajena has reignited the debate about how top officials seem to get off when facing corruption allegations. In many cases, top officials are not held accountable for their actions, while the poor and opposition politicians are often the ones who bear the brunt of the legal system.

This raises serious questions about the impartiality of the judicial system and whether it is being used as a tool to silence opposition voices. The fact that Wadyajena was freed due to a lack of evidence while opposition MP Job Sikhala has been repeatedly denied bail in his case, only serves to fuel these suspicions.

Furthermore, the release of Wadyajena also highlights the need for a stronger political will to fight corruption. The government must take decisive action to ensure that top officials are held accountable for their actions and that the judicial system is not being used as a tool to silence opposition voices.

Conclusion

The recent release of Wadyajena has sparked outrage among local legislators and the public. The circumstances surrounding his release and the broader issue of how top officials seem to get off when facing corruption allegations raise serious questions about the impartiality of the judicial system and the lack of political will to fight corruption.

It is imperative that the government takes decisive action to ensure that top officials are held accountable for their actions and that the judicial system is not being used as a tool to silence opposition voices. Only then can we restore the public’s faith in the judicial system and ensure that justice is served.