Zimbabwe’s First Lady Declares Intention To Succeed Husband As President, Calls For VP’s Resignation

  



There is a little political war going on in Zimbabwe as first lady intends to succeed husband as president.

The first lady Grace Mugabe yesterday announced her candidacy to succeed her husband, 90-year-old president Robert Mugabe, when he leaves office.

“People say I want to be president, why not? Am I not a Zimbabwean?” the 49-year-old said when addressing veterans of the country’s liberation struggle in Mazowe.

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe Tells White Farmers 'To Go'

Robert Mugabe the President of Zimbabwe has asked white farmers to cede their farms to blacks.
According to a report by BBC

"We say no to whites owning our land and they should go," Mr Mugabe told his supporters at a rally.

The white farmers union said it was regrettable that racial tensions were flaring up again.

The president's critics say his policy of seizing most of Zimbabwe's white-owned farms caused the country's economic collapse from 2000-2009.

President Mugabe of Zimbabwe mocks Nigeria on Corruption

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, has taken a swipe on Nigeria, labeling the country and her citizens as corrupt. He made the remark during his 90th birthday luncheon hosted by the service chiefs and the public commission.

Mugabe said Zimbabweans are now almost behaving like Nigerians who have to be corruptly paid for every service.

“Are we now like Nigeria where you have to reach your pocket to get anything done,” he said.

ZIMBABWE: ROBERT MUGABE TURNS 90 SAYS HE IS NOT READY FOR RETIREMENT

On this day 90 years ago Zimbabwe's longest serving president, Robert Mugabe was born. Addressing party faithfuls, to mark the occassion, he said he's not ready to vacate the president's sit.
"When the day comes and I retire, yes, sure, the day will come, but I do not want to leave my party in tatters. I want to leave it intact".

10 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ROBERT MUGABE

Robert Mugabe, 89, is undoubtedly a controversial figure, but many are familiar only with the details of his most public life. Both his childhood and adult life are filled with surprises, many of which influenced decisions during his numerous terms as Zimbabwe’s president.

Sources: CNN.com, PolicyMic.com, FunTrivia.com, Afri-Culture.com, Wikipedia.org
1.Mugabe is the product of a religious upbringing

Both of Robert Mugabe’s parents were extremely religious, and strict with their son. Throughout his childhood, he attended Jesuit school, and credits an Irish priest as one of his most influential mentors in his youth.