Did Father Mukonori Lie About Mugabe Being Happy With Resigning? Twitter Seems To Agree

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In his first TV interview since his departure that aired on Thursday, former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe described his departure from office in November as a coup d’etat that must be undone.

He said:

“People must be chosen in government in a proper way. I’m willing to discuss, willing to assist in that process – but I must be invited.”

Mugabe, 94, spoke slowly but clearly to South Africa’s SABC broadcaster and spent much of the press conference reflecting on the illegality of last November’s political events and on the personal sense of betrayal that clearly still preoccupies.

However he confessed that he did not hate his successor President Mnangagwa, 75, but his insistence in calling his presidency “illegal” and “unconstitutional” was quite suggestive that he is not happy with him at all. Matter of fact, his rant has conspicuously displayed that he is the opposite of being happy with his resignation from office. Maybe, sad, disgruntled, indignant or angry; only him and him alone knows the level of this dissatisfaction.

This new discovery has, however, directed the discussion on the microblogging site Twitter, not to Mugabe, but to a man of the cloth Catholic cleric and his close confident Father Fidelis Mukonoriwho many remember as the chief mediator between the army and Mugabe in last year.

Bishop reported to various media houses that Mugabe was actually pleased with ceding power after such a long time. Details were sketchy if he was happy that his thirty-seven rule was ended without the impeachment disgrace or that he finally got time to rest.

Speaking to Standard on how Mugabe was doing in retirement Father Mukonori said:

“He is still the same. He is still in his suits. He still dresses well, looks smart, still shaves and cleans. He is still the same Robert Mugabe you knew and looks relaxed.” 

And now with Mugabe finally breaking the silence on Thursday, various Twitter users were quick to raise questions about the Bishop’s credibility, if he was being truthful or just diplomatic as a friend. Some even went on to accuse him as a liar, an imputation we are afraid might put his reputation in jeopardy.

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Other users have suggested that the Vatican must ex-communicate him.

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Some have, however, come to the Bishop’s defence, blaming it on the erratic nature of the former president.

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