Tanzania, April 24 -- Hai. Former national chairman of Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), Freeman Mbowe, has called on residents of Hai District to forgive former Hai District Commissioner Lengai Ole Sabaya, insisting that no human being is without fault.

Mr Mbowe made the appeal on April 23, 2026, when the two met during the funeral of the mother of Hai Constituency Member of Parliament (CCM), Saashisha Mafuwe. The burial was held at the family cemetery in Uduru Village, Machame North Ward.

Mr Sabaya was, in 2021, charged with several offences, including abuse of office, money laundering, obtaining money through corruption, and economic sabotage during his tenure as district commissioner.

Addressing mourners, Mr Mbowe said h...