Mnangagwa honors late Vice-President Nkomo on 27th anniversary of his passing

Nkomo, also known as “Chibwe Chitedza”, “Umdala Wethu”, and “Father Zimbabwe”, passed away on July 1, 1999, at the age of 82. In his commemoration message, President Mnangagwa highlighted Nkomo's dedication to the liberation and service of his country, noting his start as a trade unionist and his entry into active politics to free his homeland from colonial rule. Mnangagwa praised Nkomo as a revered nationalist and Pan-African freedom fighter who championed selflessness, love, unity, peace, hard work, and honesty.

Nkomo was a co-architect of the Unity Accord, signed on December 22, 1987, which aimed to end the Gukurahundi atrocities and establish national cohesion. President Mnangagwa stated that this accord remains the foundation of Zimbabwe's stability and cohesion, and his administration is committed to honoring Nkomo's legacy as the country progresses with the final phase of its National Development Strategy 2026-2030.