President mourns Chamisa’s mother

Nduduzo Tshuma, Political Editor
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday sent a message of condolence to MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa following the death of the opposition politician’s mother on Monday.

Ambuya Chamisa collapsed and died in the garden at her home in Gutu, Masvingo province.

In a show of political tolerance that he has preached since the coming in of the new dispensation, President Mnangagwa said Mr Chamisa, who contested him in the 2018 Presidential elections, was in his thoughts and prayers.

“I was sad to hear of the passing on of Ambuya Chamisa, the mother of Nelson Chamisa. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nelson Chamisa and the Chamisa family at this difficult time,” said President Mnangagwa on his Twitter page on Tuesday.

Posting on his Twitter on Monday night, Mr Chamisa paid tribute to his mother.

“She toiled to educate me just like all mothers do for families. She taught me industry, respect, discipline, integrity and hard work. A hardworking, multi-talented woman. A prayer warrior and pillar in the faith. Collapsed in her garden and went to be with the Lord. Rest in power Mai Nerison!” he said.

The permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Mr Nick Mangwana also conveyed a message of condolence. “It’s sad to hear that Mr Nelson Chamisa has lost his mother. Mothers embody kindness and the ultimate personal sacrifice of one person for another human being. I wish to express my deepest sympathies to him and his family in this difficult time of grief,” said Mr Mangwana.

MDC-T acting president Dr Thokozani Khupe, through her Twitter account, also expressed her condolences. “My deepest condolences to the Chamisa family. I pray that the lord comforts you in this difficult time. MHSRIP,” she said.

Alliance for People’s Agenda (APA) president and former minister Dr Nkosana Moyo also posted on Twitter, “I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Advocate Nelson Chamisa and the Chamisa family on the passing on of Gogo Chamisa. May they be comforted and strengthened through this trying time.”