Tuesday 21 November 2017

BREAKING NEWS: End of an era as Mugabe resigns as President

Robert Mugabe has finally resigned as President of Zimbabwe after series of demands and calls for him to do so. It brings to an end his reign as leader of the Southern African country for the past 37 years.
Mugabe’s resignation came in as the country’s parliament was debating a motion to impeach him on Tuesday.

The country’s parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda made the announcement sparking wild jubilation among lawmakers and across the country.

A letter from Mr Mugabe said the decision was voluntary but it came as a surprise to the joint sitting of parliament.
“I Robert Gabriel Mugabe in terms of section 96 of the constitution of Zimbabwe hereby formally tender my resignation… with immediate effect,” said speaker Mudenda, reading the letter.

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