Gift Ostallos Siziba, one of the top leaders in Zimbabwe’s main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is finally free. A court in Bulawayo has dropped charges that said he damaged posters belonging to a rival political candidate. This comes after another earlier case accusing him of starting public violence was also thrown out.

For five long months, Siziba had to go to court again and again. He says the whole thing was a big lie. He says he never damaged any posters or caused any violence. He believes the government was using the police and courts to try and stop him from doing his political work.

Siziba’s story is one that many opposition members in Zimbabwe know too well. Many of them are often arrested for things they did not do. The ruling party, Zanu PF, is often accused of using the police and the court system to stop the opposition from growing stronger. These are not just small problems. They show a big problem with how justice works in Zimbabwe.

Siziba spoke out after the charges were dropped. He said, “Finally free from fake charges after the state withdrew before plea.” This means the government gave up the case before the trial even began. It shows that there was never enough real evidence to begin with. Many people believe the charges were made up just to cause him trouble.

This victory in court is a good thing for the opposition, but it also shows how bad things are in Zimbabwe’s political system. If leaders like Siziba can be arrested without proper evidence, then it means anyone who speaks out against the government can be targeted.

The courts are supposed to be fair and treat everyone the same, no matter which party they support. But when the courts are used to punish opposition leaders, it shows that the justice system is broken. It needs to be fixed so that everyone in Zimbabwe is treated fairly.

This case also shows how strong and brave people like Siziba are. Even when the system is against them, they continue to fight for freedom and democracy. They know that Zimbabwe needs change, and they are not afraid to stand up for what is right, even if it means going to jail.

Now that Siziba is free, many people hope that the government will stop using the courts to attack the opposition. But many fear that this will not be the last time. As the country prepares for future elections, people are worried that more opposition leaders will be arrested for no reason.

International groups and people around the world are watching Zimbabwe closely. They want to see fair treatment for all political players. What happened to Siziba is not just a Zimbabwean issue — it shows the world how hard it is to be in the opposition in Zimbabwe today.

In the end, Siziba’s freedom is something to celebrate. But it is also a reminder that the fight for justice is not over. Zimbabwe still has a long way to go. The courts must be fair. The police must not be used as a tool for politics. And the people must be allowed to speak freely without fear.

Siziba’s story is a sign of both struggle and hope. It shows that lies can be beaten, but also that the system still needs to change. For now, one man is free — but the fight for a free Zimbabwe continues.