President Mugabe sacks Vice President over succession plans

Robert Mugabe

President Robert Mugabe sacks Vice President over plot to topple his government.

Zimbabwean Informaton Minister, Simon Moyo says President Robert Mugabe has fired Emmerson Mnangagwa as his vice president.

Naija News gathered that Mnangagwa, a 75-year-old former intelligence chief, has been condemned by supporters of Mugabe’s wife, Grace, who has also been proclaimed as a potential successor to her husband.

Moyo said Mnangagwa, who was appointed vice-president in 2014, had exhibited traits of disloyalty, disrespect and deceitfulness.

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It was learnt that Mnangagwa took over from Joice Muguru, who was sacked after Grace launched a campaign accusing her of plotting to topple the president.

Mugabe’s wife had accused Mnangagwa of plotting in the past to overthrow the president in 1980.

Grace said, “In 1980 this person called Mnangagwa wanted to stage a coup. He wanted to wrestle power from the president.

“He was conspiring with whites. That man is a ravisher.”

Mugabe who has refused to name his successor, has been endorsed as his party’s candidate for next year’s election inspite of his age and concerns over his health.