The leader of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC), bishop Nehemia Mutendi called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to promote peace and play a “clean game” in the 2023 elections.
Mnangagwa attended a ZCC service at Defe Dopota in Gokwe, where thousands of congregants gathered to commemorate the death of the church’s founder Samuel Mutendi. Mutendi died on July 20, 1976.
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, Zanu PF officials and 16 chiefs were also in attendance.
In his sermon, Mutendi urged congregants and government officials to maintain peace in the country.
This comes as political tensions are heightening ahead of the 2023 polls, with some people losing their lives.
Mutendi said: “I have summoned government officials and their leaders on this day as we are commemorating the day of the man of peace (Samuel). We are here to pray for the coming general elections… In that election race, we pray that you play your game, as a clean game
or race.”
The bishop said citizens had lost hope owing to the deteriorating economic situation, while emphasising the need for government to maintain peace in the country.
