Opposition Zapu has slammed late Zanu PF politburo member Absolom Sikhosana for being a "useless and harmless" man who did not deserve to be conferred with the highest honour of the land.
"Having been a harmless and unambitious member of Zanu PF, absolutely useless to his people's cause and development, he can only be rewarded in death," said Maphosa.
The Zapu spokesperson said his party was vindicated in continued claims the national heroes status was the preserve of former Zanla and Zanu PF members only.
"It vindicates us when we always say the declaration of heroes is another of many ways Zanu PF recognises and thanks its puppets and sell-outs especially those former Zapu members who are being used against what they once stood for and in advancing the ruling party's policy of patronage.
Also commenting on Sikhosana, prominent Bulawayo human rights activist, Samukeli Khumalo described the former Zanu PF youth league boss as a helpless and useless person.
