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| Emmerson Mnangwagwa: Zimbabwe's New President |
The full details of Mugabe's resignation letter dated November 21, 2017, and addressed to Honourable Jacob Mudenda, the speaker.
Notice of resignation as President of the
Republic of Zimbabwe.
In terms
of the provisions of section 96 (1) of the constitution of Zimbabwe, amendment
number 20, 2013. Following my verbal communication with the Speaker of the
National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda at 13:53 hours, 21st November, 2017
intimating my intention to resign as President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, I,
Robert Gabriel Mugabe in terms of section 96 (1) of the constitution of
Zimbabwe hereby formally tender my resignation as the President of the Republic
of Zimbabwe with immediate effect.
My decision to resign is voluntary on my part
and arises from my concern for the welfare of the people of Zimbabwe and my
desire to ensure a smooth, peaceful and non-violent transfer of power that
underpins national security, peace and stability.
Kindly give public notice of my resignation as soon as
possible as required by section 96 (1) of the constitution of Zimbabwe.
Yours faithfully,
Robert Gabriel Mugabe
President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
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