Mugabe urged to step down to groom newly-born grandson

Zimbabweans have urged President Robert Mugabe, 92, to step down in order to have enough time to cater for his newly-born grandson. 

A number of Zimbabweans urged the President to step aside in order to make way for upcoming leaders, whom they said could lead the country to economic improvement. 

President Mugabe became a grandfather for the first time, in mid-April, after his only daughter Bona and her husband, Simba Chikore had a baby boy. 

According to reports, this is not the first time Zimbabweans have called on the veteran leader to step down. 

About a month ago, Zimbabwean churches called for the long-time President to step down over his failed economic policies and worsening human rights record. 

The veteran leader was recently endorsed by his party to run as the party’s presidential candidate in the upcoming 2018 elections. However, Mr. Mugabe in March stated that he will only stand for re-election in 2018 if he was in good enough health. 


SOURCE: NEWS24