Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance Students Council says the arrest of Harare City Council Mayor, Councillor Jacob Mafume is shocking and unacceptable.

Mafume was arrested in Harare on Wednesday.

Political analysts say the arrest is meant to disrupt his progressive work at Town House.

In an interview with ZimEye.com on Thursday morning, the MDC Alliance Students Council Secretary General, Rujeko Hither Mpambwa said Mafume should be released with immediate effect.

“We view the persecution of Harare Mayor, Councillor Jacob Mafume as baseless and unacceptable.This is a clear case of political victimization.

The MDC Alliance Students Council is calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Mayor Jacob Mafume.

We are calling upon all pressure groups to push for the release of our Mayor,” said Mpambwa.

“Let’s all speak with one voice- the persecution of MDC Alliance officials has reached an alarming level,” added Mpambwa.