Own Correspondent|MDC leader Nelson Chamisa on Wednesday presided over the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a primary school in his former constituency Kuwadzana.

Mayor Herbert Gomba was supposed to officiate at the event but left it for his party leader who graced the event unexpectedly.

Addressing the gathering, Chamisa said he had turned up to show his support for the work Gomba had his team were doing at Town House. He also commended the presence of Zanu PF officials who attended the event.

“As a leader, one should appreciate both the good and the bad,” he quipped.

“ … building the country requires contribution of (everyone) because the party which might be underestimated might be productive in building a better nation.”

Speaking on his Twitter page after the event, Chamisa said the construction of the school is part of the process to make Harare a world class city under the MDC manifesto principles.

“Had a wonderful time to witness the consummation of the VISION to make Harare a world class SMART CITY by 2025.The Harare City Council is set to construct a SMART primary school in ward 44, Kuwadzana Extension, Harare.”