By A Correspondent

Last Maengahama, a former political prisoner, has celebrated the recent abolition of the death penalty in Zimbabwe, calling it a major step forward for the country. In a powerful statement, Maengahama expressed his personal relief and approval of the government’s decision to end capital punishment.

“This is a huge relief for me personally,” said Maengahama, who once served as a councillor for the Movement for Democratic Change. “As someone who narrowly escaped the hangman’s noose, I could have been an innocent person wrongfully condemned. Since my release, I have devoted myself to advocating for the abolition of the death penalty.”

The government’s announcement on Friday, which revealed the removal of the death penalty from Zimbabwe’s justice system, was met with widespread praise, particularly from human rights organizations. Maengahama, among the most vocal supporters of the decision, continued, “I wholeheartedly welcome the abolition of the death penalty in Zimbabwe. This is a long-overdue step toward creating a more just and humane society.”

His comments reflect the sentiments of many who have campaigned tirelessly for the end of capital punishment in the country. For Maengahama, this victory represents not only a personal triumph but also a symbol of the strength and resilience in the fight against systemic injustice.