MDC, MDC-T, candidates arrested

MDC parliamentary candidate for Zengeza West Gideon Mandaza was yesterday arrested by police on allegations of being involved in political violence.

MDC deputy spokesperson, Kurauone Chihwayi confirmed Mandaza's arrest, saying he was detained at Harare Central Police station's Law and Order section.

"We view this as the on-going intimidation by the partisan police working on the instructions of Zanu PF. We demand his immediate release to enable him to campaign freely," said Chihwayi.

Police have also arrested MDC-T Mutare West parliamentary candidate, Shuah Mudiwa in Marange for addressing an unsanctioned rally.

Yesterday, Manicaland assistant police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Luxson Chananda said he would only comment after getting details.

But lawyers representing Mudiwa, who is also MDC-T provincial vice-chairperson, confirmed the arrest.

Blessing Nyamaropa of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) said Mudiwa was likely to face charges of holding an illegal rally.

Efforts to get a comment from police spokesperson, Charity Charamba were fruitless yesterday.