President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the late Catholic Priest, Father Emmanuel Ribeiro saved his life during the liberation Struggle.
Posting on social media, ED said Father Ribeiro was a true Zimbabwean hero.
“Almost 50 years ago, Father Ribeiro saved my life. When I was sentenced to death in prison, this great man fought for me to live. A gifted composer, a talented writer and a true Zimbabwean hero. May his soul rest in eternal peace.” He said.
The late Catholic Priest will be buried this morning at the National Heroes Acre.
He died on Thursday at the age of 86.