Mugabe The Master of Gambling “The Story Goes On”

Mugabe remains head of state against all the odds after refusing to resign as president. The whole nation and the world was expecting Mugabe to stand down in a historic address live on television, after conceding to military takeover.

Instead, he clings to power following a rambling speech that left the nation stunned and baffled. In a statement delivered in Harare Mugabe claimed military intervention, which saw him placed under house arrest four days ago, was no challenge to his authority. The army stepped in to block Grace Mugabe’s tilt at power. Speaking slowly and occasionally stumbling as he read from pages, Mugabe his concern was solidarity to resolve national problems. He ended his speech by saying he will preside over an upcoming conference of the ruling Zanu-PF party. His defiance comes despite his sacking by Zanu-PF and in the face of huge public opposition. The ruling party says Mugabe must resign as president by midday Monday, or face impeachment Mugabe’s son Chatunga Bellamine Mugabe has used Facebook to lash out at attempts to depose his father. Chatunga referred to his dad by the name of his clan, writing: “You can't fire a Revolutionary leader! Zanu PF is nothing without President Mugabe. “Gushungo will always remain the champion of champions! “Proud of you Gushungo. Proud of Dad. Gushungo always and forever to death.”