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Mugabe, just like Nehanda and Chaminuka, will never die
12 Mar 2012 at 10:13hrs | Views
University of Zimbabwe lecturer Vimbai Gukwe Chivaura said President Robert Mugabe was a "spirit medium" and would never die.
Addressing traditional chiefs on Friday in Bulawayo at the Chief's Council annual conference, Chivaura said Mugabe was a (svikiro) spirit medium just like Mbuya Nehanda and Chaminuka and would never die.
"The President is a svikiro (spirit medium) which will never die. He might die physically, but his spirit will remain with us, just like Mbuya Nehanda and Chamunika. We will continue fighting the British and other imperialists using his spirit," said Chivaura, who is also an anchor on ZBC-TV programmes together with Tafataona Mahoso.
Chivaura added: "So as traditional chiefs you should support this great man because he will always be in us. Many youngsters are now admiring him and they want to be like him."
Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe since independence in 1980 and his critics say the 88-year-old leader, who is in the twilight of his political career, plans to die in office.
Addressing traditional chiefs on Friday in Bulawayo at the Chief's Council annual conference, Chivaura said Mugabe was a (svikiro) spirit medium just like Mbuya Nehanda and Chaminuka and would never die.
Chivaura added: "So as traditional chiefs you should support this great man because he will always be in us. Many youngsters are now admiring him and they want to be like him."
Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe since independence in 1980 and his critics say the 88-year-old leader, who is in the twilight of his political career, plans to die in office.
Source - newsday
