Suspended CCC councillor arrested

POLICE in Chitungwiza have arrested suspended Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councillor Peter Matiringe on allegations of convening an ‘illegal’ meeting to elect a substantive mayor.

The arrest was confirmed by former mayor Lovemore Maiko, who was also suspended by Local Government minister July Moyo last week.

“Matiringe was arrested on allegations of convening an illegal meeting to elect the mayor.

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