President Robert Mugabe signed the Constitution Bill into law on 22 May 2013 after it sailed through both houses of Parliament.
Addressing thousands of mourners at the National Heroes Acre today, during the burial of, Retired Major General Jevana Maseko who died of cancer, diabetes and renal failure last Monday, Mujuru said:
“He has departed from our midst at a time the nation has just been ushered into a new constitutional dispensation meant to consolidate the gains of our national independence and sovereignty,” said Mujuru.
She implored this current generation of the constitutional era and those to follow to safeguard the liberation history and national values.
“Coincidentally, we lay to rest Maseko at a time when Africa is celebrating 50 years since the founding of the Organisation of Africa Unity, now Africa Union.
“As we celebrate the accomplishments of the AU, we are also celebrating the selfless life of the here we are laying to rest today, and of the other heroes of the liberation struggle,” she added.
Mujuru described Maseko as a fearless freedom fighter and security strategist.
“Maseko gave all he could for the freedom and development of this country. He faithfully served this country as a fearless freedom fighter, guardian of our national security through a distinguished career in the Zimbabwe Defence Forces and as a dedicated diplomat,” said Mujuru.
Meanwhile, President Robert Mugabe is away in AU headquarters in Ethiopia attending AU summit.
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