By A Correspondent

Last Maengahama, a former political prisoner, has hailed the abolition of the death penalty as a significant relief and a monumental step forward for Zimbabwe. In a recent statement, he expressed his heartfelt approval of the government’s decision to end capital punishment.

“This is a huge relief for me personally,” said Maengahama, who was once a councillor for the Movement for Democratic Change. “As an ex-political prisoner who narrowly escaped the hangman’s noose, I could have been an innocent person wrongfully sent to the gallows. Since then, I have dedicated myself to advocating for the abolition of the death penalty.”

The government’s recent announcement on Friday that the death penalty would be removed from Zimbabwe’s justice system was met with praise from human rights advocates, and Maengahama is among the most vocal supporters. He continued, “I wholeheartedly welcome the abolition of the death penalty in Zimbabwe’s justice system. It is a long-overdue and pivotal move toward a more just and humane society.”

His words echo the broader sentiment of those who have fought for years to see an end to capital punishment in the country. For Maengahama, this victory is not just a personal triumph, but a testament to the power of perseverance in the face of systemic injustice.