Ngarivhume appeals against conviction, sentence

Zim Now Writer

Lawyers representing jailed Transform Zimbabwe leader, Jacob Ngarivhume have said that they have filed a notice of appeal against both conviction and sentence on his behalf.

Ngarivhume was jailed by Harare Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka following conviction on a charge of incitement to commit public violence.

In a tweet, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights confirmed the latest developments.

https://zimbabwenow.co.zw/articles/3985/opposition-leader-jacob-ngarivhume-jailed

“We have on behalf of Transform Zimbabwe political party leader Jacob Ngarivhume, filed a notice of appeal against both his conviction and sentence. Our lawyer @dnmlaw2011 (Costa Donsah) together with Professor Lovemore Madhuku argued that Harare Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka grossly misdirected herself and erred in convicting Ngarivhume of incitement to commit public violence as defined in section 187(1)(b) as read with section 36(1)(a) of the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act,” posted ZLHR

Ngarivhume was recently slapped with a four-year jail term with one year suspended for organising and leading a July 2020 protest against corruption.