The MDC Chairperson Thabitha Khumalo, Helen Mpofu, Luba Masotsha, Elliot Mujeri, Tinashe Matimbura, Meliqiniso Sithole and Shelton Tembo; appeared at the Bulawayo’s Tredgold Magistrates Courts this morning.

They were recently unjustly arrested and unfairly charged for “publishing false statements prejudicial to the state”.

They are all currently out on bail.

The court ruled that the Case would no longer be placed on remand anymore. Instead, the State was asked to proceed by way of Summons whenever it thinks it is ready to take the matter for actual trial.

This is a very disappointing ruling by the court since it is clear that the accused persons all have no case to answer at all.

The MDC would have preferred for all the charges to be withdrawn immediately since this case has no legal basis but is totally motivated by the political interests of the illegitimate regime.

The MDC would like to thank all its leaders and members who turned out in active solidarity at the courts earlier today.