Emmerson Mnangagwa, former
vice-president of Zimbabwe, who was sacked by Robert Mugabe, would be sworn in
as president.
Mugabe reportedly fired Mnangagwa
to pave the way for his wife to emerge as the head of the ZANU-PF, the ruling
party.
Lovemore Matuke, ZANU-PF chief
whip, told Reuters that Mnangagwa would be sworn in within 48 hours.
He added that Mnangagwa would
serve the remainder of Mugabe’s term until the next general election in
September 2018.
The military had warned Mugabe
over his action but he refused, resulting in the seizure of power.
The only leader Zimbabwe had
known since independence in 1980 was detained for days until he eventually
stepped down.
He tendered his resignation
letter to parliament on Tuesday.
“I, Robert Gabriel Mugabe, in
terms of Section 96 of the constitution of Zimbabwe, hereby formally tender my
resignation…with immediate effect,” the read in part.
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