Terrence Mawawa

Prominent clergyman and perceived government backer, Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi has said people should not die for politics.

Bishop Mutendi, a declared government sympathiser and ally of Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa told a state run daily paper it was unfortunate and sad to note that people had lost their lives because of politics.

He made the remarks on the sidelines of the ZCC Defe Dopota Holy Land 42nd commemoration of the passing on of church founder Reverend Samuel Mutendi in Gokwe
North yesterday.

He said the current political situation over the July 30 harmonised elections outcome was only
delaying socio-economic growth.

“Yes, people died for this country
(during the liberation struggle) and it’s different from dying for a seat in
Parliament. That’s not a hero’s death.

As they say the politics is a dirty
game, let the politicians do their dirty
work. The Constitution is there, why
quarrel? Quarrelling delays progress,” said Mutendi.