Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga says former president, Mugabe was as an “iconic leader of African emancipation who empowered the ...
“It is with a deep sense of sorrow and shock that I learnt
of the untimely passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President
Cde RG Mugabe, on 6 September 2019. Cde Mugabe was the liberator of Zimbabwe,
who upon taking the reins of leadership of Zanu in 1977, led the prosecution of
the liberation struggle with distinction until the attainment of national
independence in 1980,” he said.
“He will remain our founding father and iconic leader of
African emancipation. He leaves behind a legacy of a country with respect for
constitutionalism, whereupon elections are held as prescribed in the
Constitution and the highest literacy rate in Africa.
“At the risk of his own life and position, Cde Mugabe
courageously empowered the nation, through the land reform programme. . .
“As I extend my condolences from China, my heartfelt
sympathises are with his beloved family, His Excellency the President of the
Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde E.D Mnangagwa and the nation at large. May his dear
soul rest in eternal peace,” said VP Chiwenga who is receiving treatment in
China.
The VP has been in China since July.
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