Opposition activist Patson Dzamara’s death has united Zimbabweans with leaders from both Zanu PF and MDC taking to social media to express grief at his passing on.

Below are messages from Zanu PF Director of Information Tafadzwa Mugwadi and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Publicity Nick Mangwana.

“I learnt of the passing on of Patson Dzamara with sadness and grief. His passing on at such a young age puts us in touch with our mortality and the feebleness of life to which we hold no control. My heartfelt condolences to the Dzamara family, his friends and colleagues. MHSRIP,” said Nick Mangwana.

Zanu PF Director of Information Tafadzwa Tuboy Mugwadi said, “I have learnt with shock, the passing on of prominent opposition activist & Pastor, Mr Patson Dzamara It is most painful to have lost him to cancer, at a time when the world is battling another vicious pandemic Our prayers are with his family in this difficult time RIP.”

Opposition MDC Alliance Deputy President Tendai Biti said, “The loss of Patson Dzamara is a huge blow to the Democracy Movement .A young passionate revolutionary, he has left us too early .We pray for his family that has gone through a lot at the hands of a callous illegitimate regime .We know one day they will be free.”

MDC Alliance Treasurer General David Coltart had this to say about Dzamara.

“Rest in peace Dr Patson Dzamara . The Coltart family is deeply saddened by your death. You will be sorely missed.”