Raila Odinga mourns Zimbabwe opposition chief Tsvangirai

Raila Odinga mourns Zimbabwe opposition chief Tsvangirai

NASA head Raila Odinga has expressed sorrow at the passing on of Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

In a statement to newsrooms, Odinga mourned the late Tsvangirai as “a champion, a distinguished political leader of the Second Liberation of Zimbabwe from the dictatorship imposed by Robert Mugabe and his ZANU-PF which destroyed the hopes and aspirations of citizens of a nation that was once regarded as a shining hope in Africa.”

The former premier also commended Tsvangirai’s courage and determination in the face of challenges, which he termed as source of inspiration for many leaders on the continent.

“His death leaves a gap in a country that still needs strong and vigilant forces of change to return to the path
of democracy and freedom,” he said.

The ODM Party leader further expressed hope that Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party would continue his legacy in pursuing the ideals he stood for.

“My family, our party the Orange Democratic Movement and the National Super Alliance join Mr. Tsvangirai’s family, the MDC and the people of Zimbabwe in mourning his death,” added Odinga.

Tsvangirai 65, died on Wednesday in South Africa after a long battle with cancer.

 

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