Today In History: Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa Is Fired

On 6 November 2017, then Vice President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa was fired over a number of allegations including disloyalty and inconsistency in the execution of duties and responsibilities. Pindula News reposts a notice that announced the termination of Mnangagwa’s employment as Vice President.

VICE PRESIDENT EMMERSON DAMBUDZO MNANGAGWA

PRESS STATEMENT TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AS VICE PRESIDENT

In accordance with the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Number 20 Act of 2013, Section 329, 61k Schedule. Paragraph 14, Sub-paragraph (2), His Excellency the President, Comrade R.G. Mugabe, has exercised his Powers to relieve Honourable Vice President E.D. Mnangagwa, of his position as Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe with immediate effect. It had become evident that his conduct in the discharge of his duties had become inconsistent with his official responsibilities. The Vice President has consistently and persistently exhibited traits of disloyalty, disrespect, deceitfulness and unreliability. He has also demonstrated little probity in the execution of his duties.

Hon. S.K. Moyo (Sen.)

MINISTER OF INFORMATION, MEDIA AND BROADCASTING SERVICES

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