Don’t Hurt Mugabe’s Legacy, Dignity – Rawlings
Former President Jerry John Rawlings says Africa’s longest-serving
leader is one of the few to have served with pride as an African, more
than many leaders the continent has produced.
The Zimbabwean leader since Tuesday, has been confined to his home in
Harare, after the army took over power, ending the 37-year-rule of the
former British colony.
Mr Mugabe is said to be resisting pressure to step down, insisting he remains the legitimate president.
But on Thursday, the former Ghanaian president, J.J Rawlings posted
on his twitter handle calling on the military and the government of
Zimbabwe not to destroy Mugabe’s legacy and dignity.
“As unavoidable as the Zimbabwe situation may be, let us hope that
the transition occurs without destroying Mugabe’s legacy and dignity
unduly.
“His African pride, dignity and audacity were unassailable. He served
and lived for the dignity of his fellow black in a manner that so many
of us fell very short of,” Rawlings argued.
Meanwhile, South African government ministers are reported to be in
Harare for crisis talks with the ousted President and military leaders
who have seized control.
They are trying to reach a deal on the future of Zimbabwe and the man
who has led the country for 37-years but is now under house arrest.
The talks are being led by the Southern African Development Community (Sadc).
Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has said Mr Mugabe must resign.
-Myjoyonline
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