Nelson Chamisa mourns President Mnangagwa’s grandson

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has lost his five-year-old grandson and has received a surprise condolence message from CCC leader Nelson Chamisa.

In a statement Sunday, Information Ministry permanent secretary Nick Mangwana said the infant died at a local hospital where he was receiving treatment for respiratory complications.

“Yasha (5 years old) was Sean Mnangagwa’s son. He died at a local hospital where he was receiving treatment for respiratory complications.

In a tweet via his official handle, Chamisa sent his condolences to the Mnangagwas, saying the death saying the moment of bereavement to the family was sad.

“LOSS of a loved one is such a painful and sad moment. My deepest condolences to the @edmnangagwa family on the tragic loss of their beloved grandson, Yasha. Our prayers are with the family during this very difficult time. May Yasha’s soul Rest In Peace,” Chamisa said.

It is however not the first time the bitter political rivals have exchanged condolence messages in times of bereavement.

Mnangagwa in July 2020 put his rivalry with Chamisa through a condolence message to the then MDC Alliance leader following the loss of his mother.

In a twitter message, Mnangagwa said: “I was sad to hear of the passing of Ambuya Chamisa, the mother of Nelson Chamisa. Our thoughts and prayers are with @nelsonchamisa and the Chamisa family at this difficult time.”

— ZimLive