“Just Another Catch and Release”: Zimbabweans Slam Legal System as Justice Mayor Wadyajena Regains Seized Luxury Vehicles

Public Outrage Erupts as Justice Wadyajena Reclaims Seized Vehicles

In a move that has ignited a firestorm on social media, former Gokwe legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena has successfully reclaimed his luxury vehicles and haulage trucks following a decisive High Court ruling.

The court directed the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and the Prosecutor General (PG) to comply with a previous order for the return of Wadyajena’s assets.

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Delayed Compliance by ZACC

Despite an earlier court order mandating the return of Wadyajena’s property, ZACC delayed the process, citing ongoing investigations. The assets, which include a fleet of 23-tonne haulage trucks and a Lamborghini SUV, were seized in August 2022 as part of an investigation into allegations of a $5.8 million fraud involving the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco).

The High Court’s recent Writ of Judgment clarified the matter, instructing ZACC and the PG to release the vehicles immediately. The judgment stated,

“The applicants are granted leave to execute the judgment HH 165/24 granted in case number HCH 4400/23 pending the determination of appeal numbers SC 250/24 and SC 254/24. The first and second respondents pay costs of the application jointly and severally, the one paying the other to be absolved.”

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Zimbabweans Criticize Legal System as Wadyajena Regains Seized Vehicles

The news of Wadyajena regaining his vehicles has triggered widespread outrage on social media. Many Zimbabweans expressed their frustration with the development, criticizing the justice system for what they perceive as a pattern of leniency toward those aligned to the ruling party.

Zimbabweans have voiced concerns that the judicial system is failing to deliver justice, particularly in cases involving corruption.

The return of Wadyajena’s assets has been met with skepticism, with many questioning whether true accountability will ever be enforced for those in positions of power.

Here are some of the reactions;

@MSiagwanana;

Catch and release haaa mahumbwe chaiwo.

@ChaleChipangura;

And he will sue the government US$20million for all the damages,and the government will pay him as part of looting scheme

@ShiriStan;

So we jus wait for Chimombe and friend to be released soon..

@ac88144f3b134e5;

It was obvious. Celebrated criminality in Zimbabwe.

@Samuel

Useless government..Just another catch and release

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