Mugabe’s resignation letter in full

President Robert Mugabe’s resignation letter was read out by
Zimbabwe parliamentary Speaker Jacob Mudenda to lawmakers gathered
at a conference centre in Harare to discuss an impeachment motion
on Tuesday.

It read:

State House

Harare

Zimbabwe

21 November 2017

The Honourable Jacob Mudenda

Notice of resignation as President of the Republic of
Zimbabwe

In terms of the provisions of section 96 (1) of the
constitution of Zimbabwe, amendment number 20, 2013.

Following my verbal communication with the Speaker of the
National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda at 13:53 hours, 21st
November, 2017 intimating my intention to resign as President of
the Republic of Zimbabwe, I Robert Gabriel Mugabe in terms of
section 96 (1) of the constitution of Zimbabwe hereby formally
tender my resignation as the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe
with immediate effect.

My decision to resign is voluntary on my part and arises
from my concern for the welfare of the people of Zimbabwe and my
desire to ensure a smooth, peaceful and non-violent transfer of
power that underpins national security, peace and
stability.

Kindly give public notice of my resignation as soon as
possible as required by section 96 (1) of the constitution of
Zimbabwe.

Yours faithfully,

Robert Gabriel Mugabe President of the Republic of
Zimbabwe.

President Robert Mugabe’s resignation letter was read out by
Zimbabwe parliamentary Speaker Jacob Mudenda to lawmakers gathered
at a conference centre in Harare to discuss an impeachment motion
on Tuesday.

It read:

State House

Harare

Zimbabwe

21 November 2017

The Honourable Jacob Mudenda

Notice of resignation as President of the Republic of
Zimbabwe

In terms of the provisions of section 96 (1) of the
constitution of Zimbabwe, amendment number 20, 2013.

Following my verbal communication with the Speaker of the
National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda at 13:53 hours, 21st
November, 2017 intimating my intention to resign as President of
the Republic of Zimbabwe, I Robert Gabriel Mugabe in terms of
section 96 (1) of the constitution of Zimbabwe hereby formally
tender my resignation as the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe
with immediate effect.

My decision to resign is voluntary on my part and arises
from my concern for the welfare of the people of Zimbabwe and my
desire to ensure a smooth, peaceful and non-violent transfer of
power that underpins national security, peace and
stability.

Kindly give public notice of my resignation as soon as
possible as required by section 96 (1) of the constitution of
Zimbabwe.

Yours faithfully,

Robert Gabriel Mugabe President of the Republic of
Zimbabwe.