A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Chikurubi Maximum Prison has proposed forming a Prisoners for ED advocacy group to support President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Tapiwa Makore Senior made the request on Tuesday, October 29, while speaking with Justice Permanent Secretary Vimbai Nyemba. The Herald Zimbabwe shared a video of his remarks, which prompted widespread anger from citizens who remembered his 2020 conviction for killing his seven-year-old nephew.
Social media users condemned the state newspaper for giving attention to someone found guilty of such violence. Many questioned why authorities allowed him to speak publicly about politics. Critics suggested he was attempting to gain favor with officials for possible release or improved prison conditions.
Some commenters feared that prisoners might use their political affiliations to challenge the authority of correctional staff. Others predicted Makore Senior would receive undeserved benefits from leadership. A small number of people claimed he might be innocent, though most rejected that view and insisted he remain imprisoned for his actions against the child.
Social media users condemned the state newspaper for giving attention to someone found guilty of such violence. Many questioned why authorities allowed him to speak publicly about politics. Critics suggested he was attempting to gain favor with officials for possible release or improved prison conditions.
Some commenters feared that prisoners might use their political affiliations to challenge the authority of correctional staff. Others predicted Makore Senior would receive undeserved benefits from leadership. A small number of people claimed he might be innocent, though most rejected that view and insisted he remain imprisoned for his actions against the child.
