Africa-Press – Angola. The Minister of National Defense and Veterans of the Fatherland, João Ernesto dos Santos “Liberdade”, highlighted, this Tuesday, the commitment of the politician and nationalist Miguel Maria N’ Zau Puna in the process of Armed Struggle for National Independence, Unity and National Reconciliation. .
In a condolence message addressed to the National Assembly and the family, the minister recalled that N’Zau Puna, who made himself available very early for the national cause, participated in the Bicesse-Portugal Accords, signed between the MPLA and UNITA.
Until the date of his death, last Sunday-17th, the nationalist held the position of deputy to the National Assembly.
Miguel Maria N’ Zau Puna, underlines the minister, performed the functions of secretary general, political commissioner of FALA, military commander and ambassador of Angola to Canada.
“It was with the deepest dismay that I learned of the physical passing of the nationalist and deputy Miguel Maria N’ Zau Puna.
In this hour of pain and mourning, to which we are associated, on behalf of the Ministry of National Defense and Veterans of the Homeland, the Angolan Armed Forces and myself, I bow before the memory of the deceased and present to the National Assembly and to the bereaved family the expression of our heartfelt condolences for the unfortunate event”, writes Minister Ernesto dos Santos “Liberdade”.
Commitment to Democracy
The Standing Committee of the Political Commission of UNITA remembers N’ Zau Puna as a nationalist who dedicated his life to the struggle for National Independence and the conquest of democracy.
The Executive Secretariat of the Standing Committee, according to the note, praised the gesture made by “this patriot to the country”.
In this hour of pain and mourning, the executive secretariat of the Standing Committee of the Political Commission of UNITA, “on behalf of its members, sympathizers and friends, addresses feelings of sorrow to the bereaved family”, highlights the note, which underlines the relationship of the former nationalist with senior leaders of the party, where he militated until 1992, having held several positions. at UNITA.
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