Robert Mugabe Finally Resigns
HARARE
President Robert
Mugabe's resignation letter was read out by Zimbabwe parliamentary
Speaker Jacob Mudenda to lawmakers gathered at a conference centre in
Harare to discuss an impeachment motion on Tuesday.
It read:
State House
Harare
Zimbabwe
21 November 2017
The Honourable Jacob Mudenda
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,
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