Former president Mahama has joined the league of world leaders who have reacted to the unexpected resignation by Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe as President.
Former President John Dramani Mahama says "history will remember Comrade Robert Mugabe kindly", describing his exit as "a sad ending for a liberation hero, a Patriot and a great Pan Africanist".
The former Zimbabwe leader resigned on Tuesday after an impeachment process was triggered in the country’s Parliament to have him removed from office.
A letter from Mr Mugabe read out by the speaker of Zimbabwe’s parliament said the decision was voluntary and he had made it to allow a smooth transfer of power.
Robert Mugabe’s 37 year-reign which came to an end after his resignation sparked jubilations in the nation’s streets.
Mr Mugabe, 93-year-old had previously refused to resign despite last week's military takeover, and days of protests against his 37 years rule.
In a Facebook post, John Mahama prayed that the dramatic events of November will serve as "a reboot for democracy and prosperity in Zimbabwe."
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“A sad ending for a liberation hero, a patriot and a great Pan Africanist. I pray the dramatic events of November serve as a reboot for democracy and prosperity in #Zim. History will remember Comrade Mugabe kindly.”
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