Full Text Of Robert Mugabe’s Resignation Letter

Robert Mugabe on Tuesday resigned as President of Zimbabwe.

His resignation letter was read out by the country’s speaker of parliament, Jacob Mudenda to a joint session of lawmakers, who had gathered to impeach the 93-year-old leader in Harare.

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Here is a full text of Mugabe’s resignation letter;

State House
Harare
Zimbabwe
21 November 2017

The Honourable Jacob Mudenda

Notice of resignation as President of the Republic of Zimbabwe

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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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Robert Gabriel Mugabe President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

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