DESTINY for Afrika Network founder, Obadiah Musindo has scoffed at
former President Robert Mugabe’s remarks that he was unconstitutionally
removed from power, saying the veteran leader was the chief culprit in
violating the Constitution during his 37 years in power.
Musindo made the remarks on Saturday, while addressing hundreds of
beneficiaries of his low income housing scheme in Mutare. The cleric
said Mugabe cannot preach about constitutionalism, when he owns 21
farms.
“Nothing unconstitutional was done to remove Mugabe from power, he
resigned knowing that he was going to be impeached by the Parliament of
Zimbabwe and wanted to give him a vote of no confidence. The people, who
had kept Mugabe for 37 years are the same people who told him what to
do.”
“What Constitution is Mugabe is talking about? He was preaching
one-man one-farm and has 21 farms. Was he following the Constitution? Is
this Constitution to protect criminals? There are people, who stole
from the government and Mugabe protected them,” he said.
Mugabe was deposed last November through a military intervention codenamed Operation Restore Legacy.
The army said they were targeting criminals around the President, whom they accused of committing crimes, chief among them corruption.
Ignatious Chombo, Kudzanai Chipanga, Walter Mzembi and Samuel Undenge have since been arrested and have appeared in court facing several charges, among the abuse of office.
Ironically, Musindo last year ordered beneficiaries of his low-cost housing project to vote for Mugabe and have the long-serving leader’s portraits in their houses. Newsday
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