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Former Zanu PF MP succumbs to Covid-19… leaves behind 79 children, 12 wives

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Former Zanu-PF Mutasa North legislator Luke Phibion Masamvu died yesterday in Harare from Covid-19-related complications. He was 62.

Former Zanu PF MP Luke Masamvu leaves behind 79 children, 12 wives after dying from Covid-19
Former Zanu PF MP Luke Masamvu leaves behind 79 children, 12 wives after dying from Covid-19

The former parliamentarian, who was a well-known businessman in Manicaland province, left behind 12 wives and 79 children. Brother and family spokesperson John Masamvu said mourners are gathered at the family’s Airedale Farm along the Rusape-Nyanga highway.

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“It is a very sad day for the entire Masamvu family. We have lost a big family man who also served his country in Parliament,” he said.

Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Deputy Minister Tinoda Machakaire described the death of Cde Masamvu as a huge loss.

“I was really saddened to learn of the untimely passing on of the former Honourable MP and businessman Cde LP Masamvu.

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“I am praying for the family at this trying time. Losing a loved father is not easy at all. The wound never heals.

“My prayer for the family is that they find the strength to keep going.”

He lost his parliamentary seat after falling by the wayside during the 2018 Zanu-PF primary elections.

Cde Masamvu was born and raised in Nyanga. The Sunday News

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5 years ago

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😅😅😅 79 children, 12 wives like really. Nehanda radio please be serious. He break the record if it’s true.

5 years ago

Aaah shame very sorry 😐 indeed Masamvu Family… (Opinion) Vakawanda vangashamisika kuti azvigona sei ne mhuri Yakakura kudai….. Mwari anokupa zvinoenderana ne load Yako ☹️

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5 years ago

Guess his constituency was all women 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

5 years ago

He mastered the art of procreation. MHSRIP

5 years ago

Rega vachiba vanhu ava shuwa ma responsibilities avanao akakurisa

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5 years ago

Pa nhamo panodiwa vanhu 50, saka apa vachaitasei parufu. Kungobvunzawo

5 years ago

Ndovanonzi varume ava. You were great mdara

5 years ago

Superspreader of virus. Its likely that his entire family is infected now.

5 years ago

Covie covie

5 years ago

ko Savanhu aita sei

5 years ago

Sometimes after reading this, I can’t stop asking myself standing on 1 child, if indeed I am a man. E… https://t.co/Z0E1VvwEX6

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