Farai Dziva|President Nelson Chamisa has described the late MDC founding Organising Secretary Esaph Mdlongwa as a dedicated Statesman.

Addressing mourners at Mdlongwa’s funeral in Bulawayo on Saturday, President Chamisa said Mdlongwa fought consistently for democracy and good governance.

“In Bulawayo this weekend…

Now in Luveve laying to rest our hero Ubaba uEsaph Mdlongwa.

Zimbabwe has lost a principled statesman who consistently fought for democracy and good governance.

May his soul rest in peace,” President Chamisa said in a brief statement.