Chibaya is facing flimsy charges that he failed to stop a protest two weeks ago.

Opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) national organiser Amos Chibaya will return to the Harare Magistrates Court next month after being released on bail.

Chibaya is facing flimsy charges after he allegedly failed to stop a protest two weeks ago.

The police had banned the demonstration, but MDC supporters went ahead, leading to clashes with authorities.

More than 140 people were arrested while scores others were beaten.

Chibaya’s lawyer Obey Shava said the state had no case against his client.

“The court took notice of our submission which is that the charges don’t exist in our statute. For now, the state has failed to provide compelling reasons to justify his detention.”