Although police could not be reached for comment as ZRP spokesperson, Snr Ass Com Charity Charamba’s mobile went on ringing without anyone picking, Obert Gutu, MDC-T spokesperson, confirmed the arrest on his Facebook page.
“Officials from CID Law and Order department say that they will escort Job Sikhala from Beitbridge to Harare today,” said Gutu, indicating that legal representation for Sikhala had been arranged.
The arrest follows reports in the state media claiming that he was recorded discussing the ouster and possible elimination of President Robert Mugabe.
Sikhala, who returned to the MDC-T after starting his own party MDC99 some years back, wrote on his Facebook page:
“Good friends, i have been arrested at Beitbridge Border Post by officials from the President’s office. They are alleging that I am part of the crew that is after overthrowing Mugabe’s regime.
“Let’s see whether their charges will carry the order of the day in the court of law. I am ready for the challenge,” wrote Sikhala.
Observers said, if Sikhala was arrested for plotting to eliminate Mugabe, it would sound interesting since VP Joice Mujuru and other senior Zanu (PF) fingered in the ‘plot’ continued to roam free.
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