President Elect, Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday presided over the first Heroes Day commemorations post Mugabe era.
Despite the anxiety of what the Constitutional court ruling will be on the election results challenge by the opposition MDC Alliance, people turned out in their numbers at the national shrine.
In his speech, President Mnangagwa urged Zimbabweans to zone out of the election period and embrace the future.
“The task facing us is a great one.
“Let us unite as Zimbabweans, revive our economy and rebuild our great nation; the land of our dreams, the land of immense possibilities,” President Mnangagwa said.
He added that people should not be deterred by temporary setbacks or regrettable events which they encounter in the course to build an open, free, democratic and prosperous Zimbabwe.
“While the task is every bit as difficult as that which was faced by those heroes decades ago, it is however not insurmountable,” he said.
President Mnangagwa stressed that Zimbabweans need to be united and act resposibly driven by the goal of building the nation.
He also urged political parties to put behind differences and work together to achieve a common goal.
“Meanwhile I urge political parties to remain peaceful and always strive to do that which is in the national interest.
“As I have said, the time for politics is behind us, now is the time for progress, action and delivery,” President Mnangagwa said.
Opposition Free Zimbabwe Congress leader, Joseph Makamba Busha was also present at the National Heroes Acre for thr commemorations.
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