Commander Zimbabwe Defence Forces General Philip Valerio Sibanda has said whatever happened during former President Robert Mugabe’s last days should not be used to tarnish all the good he did for the nation.

Gen Sibanda said this as he sent the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) condolence message to the Mugabe family, the Zimbabwean population and the whole African continent, following the death of Mugabe yesterday morning.

In an interview with the media at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Gen Sibanda said Mugabe played his part during the liberation struggle.
“It is a very sad day indeed for Zimbabwe Defence Forces and Zimbabwe in general. I received the news early this morning.
“He played his part in the liberation of this country and in moving this country from colonialism at Independence to where we are today.
“Whatever happened towards the end of his leadership should not be used to rubbish the good things that he did during his life,” said Gen Sibanda.State media