Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance has challenged Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa to concentrate on reviving the economy instead of telling Zimbabweans about Mbuya Nehanda’s history which is now “a public record.”

According to the MDC Alliance, everyone is aware of the role that was played by Mbuya Nehanda in fighting against colonial rule.

Speaking during a tour of Nyati Gallery near Snake Park, where the statue of Mbuya Nehanda is being made by sculptor David Mutasa, Mnangagwa said Government decided to honour her for the heroic rebellion against colonialism.

The statue is being erected at the intersection of Samora Machel Avenue and Julius Nyerere Way in the capital.

“Mbuya Nehanda led the war during the First Chimurenga and she led us when we fought during the Second Chimurenga that is why we are recognising her so that the young generation will know who led the war against the colonial regime,”said Mnangagwa.

“This has nothing to do with rituals as some of you think,” added Mnangagwa.

Responding to Mnangagwa’s remarks, MDC Alliance Namibia said in a statement:

“Everyone knows that Mbuya Nehanda played a key role in the battle for freedom.Even schoolchildren know that Mbuya Nehanda was a brave woman who inspired black people to fight for freedom.

Mnangagwa should simply focus on reviving the economy.”