“I have just visited Hopewell Chin’ono at Chikurubi Maximum Security prison and can confirm that he is unwell,” wrote human rights lawyer Doug Coltart on twitter.
I have just visited Hopewell Chin’ono at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison and can confirm that he is unwell. We have alerted his private doctor who will be attending to him immediately and we will act accordingly based on the medical assessment and advice. #ZimbabweanLivesMatter
— Doug Coltart ✊🏽🇿🇼 (@DougColtart) August 31, 2020
Coltart did not indicate what Chin’ono was suffering from, but that his doctor would be there shortly to attend to his patient.
“We will act accordingly based on the medical treatment and advice,” he added.
Chin'ono is being represented by a team of lawyers, including Coltart and Beatrice Mtetwa.
Chin’ono was arrested on 20 July along with opposition leader Jacob Ngarivhume. He has been denied bail three times after being charged with incitement to participate in public violence.
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Chin’ono uncovered an alleged government scandal in Covid-19 tenders, leading to the sacking of Health Minister Obadiah Moyo.
