Farai Dziva|Former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe is a victim of the system he created political analyst Jeffryson Chitando has said.

In his congratulatory message to the former Zimbabwean leader, Chitando argued that Mugabe created a system he later failed to sustain due to advanced age.

There are mixed sentiments on whether Mugabe is a hero or a villain with some observers blaming him for being heavy-handed during his lengthy grip on power.However Mugabe’s sympathisers maintain the former President is an icon.

See Chitando’ s statement below:
Gushungo turned 95 years yesterday.The whole day I was pondering if I would be able to say “Happy birthday Gushungo!” or not.

Even to this point I feel very hard- pressed to congratulate the former President of Zanu PF and Zimbabwe. I lost many friends ,relatives and comrades during his days in office.

The Emmerson Mnangagwa regime, by declaring 21 February a public holiday, rekindled the bad memories about his chequered leadership.

However as Christian I understand the concept of forgiveness.

Gushungo, I was expecting to read a statement on your 95th birthday in which you would explain your role in all the atrocities blamed on you.

I now believe some of the atrocities were only committed in your name without your awareness. The people behind the abduction, murder and torture of innocent civilians are now the leaders of this military government.