Tinashe Sambiri|Zanu PF leader, Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa has stunned the entire nation after eqauting Mbuya Nehanda to Jesus Christ.

Church leaders across the country have described Mnangagwa’s remarks as blasphemous.

Mr Mnangagwa made the remarks after visiting Nyati Gallery near Snake Park, where the statue of Mbuya Nehanda is being made by sculptor David Mutasa.

“The bible instructs us to honour our parents and that is what we are doing.

Christ died for the sins of the world and Mbuya Nehanda sacrificed her life for the freedom of the country.

Christ died for the people and Mbuya Nehanda also died for the people.

Those who not respect her will not go to heaven.We are simply giving her the respect she deserves,” said Mr Mnangagwa.

However, an association of church leaders based in Masvingo described Mr Mnangagwa’s utterances as blasphemous.

“This is unacceptable, how can Mr Mnangagwa equate Mbuya Nehanda to the Saviour.Such comments are unfortunate.

This is why our nation is always grappling with endless problems.We urge Mr Mnangagwa to withdraw his remarks as soon as possible,” the association said in a statement seen by ZimEye.com.