Zimbabwean musician Gift Amuli was detained on Wednesday during a Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) workshop at the Zimbabwe College of Music by individuals identifying themselves as law enforcement officers, an incident that has heightened tensions within the country’s music rights body.
According to ZIMURA spokesperson Dereck Mpofu said, the the specific allegations against Amuli remain unconfirmed, but there are strong indications that the detention is linked to ongoing internal governance disputes within the ZIMURA board, particularly involving long-serving board member and disputed Vice Chairperson, First Farai Batani.
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“We maintain our full confidence in the professionalism and neutrality of the Zimbabwe Republic Police. We trust that the authorities will handle this matter with the transparency and fairness that the Zimbabwean legal system demands.” said Mpofu
He added that the incident appears to be a continuation of complex internal disputes, noting concerns that legal processes may be used to resolve internal administrative disagreements.
“We advocate for the protection of all members' rights to express their views on the association's governance without fear of legal reprisal,” Mpofu emphasized, calling for a diplomatic and peaceful resolution to the disputes affecting the creative community.
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