They were on their way back to Bulawayo from Bulilima
district where they have been campaigning for the party ahead of the 3
September by-elections.
It is not yet clear why they were arrested.
Reports also indicate that the vehicle that was being used
in the campaign trail was also impounded by the police.
Khupe’s mobile phone and that of her spokesperson Ntando
Ndlovu were not reachable.
The party’s Interim CCC Bulawayo Provincial Spokesperson,
Swithern Chirowodza sounded the alarm on his Twitter page.
“UNCONFIRMED
REPORT: Several @CCCZimbabwe Champions
who include @DrThoko_Khupe & Mrs Maplanka have been arrested in Mat South.
As the Bulilima by-election slated for 3 September 2022 draws closer ZANU PF
violence has flared up. Arrests are meant to intimidate @CCCZimbabwe,” he
tweeted.
CCC will be represented by Ephraim Moyo in Ward 1, another
Ephraim Moyo in Ward 14, and Makhadi Moyo in Ward 16.
The party has reported cases of intimidation directed at its candidates and members. CITE
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