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Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu says former Zimbabwean President, Robert Gabriel Mugabe did not only “disgrace” his country but the entire leadership of the continent for over staying his presidency.
Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu who recalled how “lavish” Zimbabwe was during his working visit to the south central African country in the 80’s noted that the oldest dictator president in the world ruined the country with his style of leadership.
“I have worked in Zimbabwe during 1988/89/90. Zimbabwe then could be compared to some foreign countries. After going there after year 2000 I was very sad. In terms of infrastructure, bad road network, telephone services not working . . . it was really sad, lack of potable water and I asked myself where am I, all thanks to Robert Mugabe," he said.
“Zimbabwe was the bread basket of the southern African region . . . But it was hard for them to even feed themselves . . . What kind of country is that. It was a worrying situation and a disgrace to Africa,” he added.
The Minority leader was discussing Robert Mugabe’s end of presidency after Zimbabwe’s speaker of parliament announced his resignation on Tuesday.
The surprise announcement came as lawmakers debated an impeachment motion against the 93-year-old leader in a joint sitting of parliament.
Mr. Mugabe had previously refused to resign despite last week’s military takeover and days of protests. What triggered the moves to oust Mr. Mugabe, who is regarded as an African independence hero turned despot, was his dismissal of one of his Vice Presidents, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
That move was seen as an attempt to position Grace Mugabe to continue a Mugabe dynasty of power- This prompted the military to step in and place Mr. Mugabe under house arrest, in events that stopped short of an outright coup de tat.
Speaking on NEAT FM’s morning show, ‘Ghana Montie’ the NPP guru said even though Mugabe did some good things in his country “his decision to die as a president and handover to his wife was his downfall.”
“It’s sad for him and a disgrace not only to the people of Zimbabwe but the whole of Africa. We love power too much,” he told host Kwasi Aboagye.
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Zimbabweans are happy and what are these socialist boys saying in Ghana? The guy has been overthrown by his own party and you want us to sympathize with him? At least this is better than NDCs who killed prof. Mills to get to the presidency. It is unfortunate these same NDCs like Mr. Ablakwa are shedding crocodile tears for Mr. Mugabe
Very disappointed in an MP I admire. What do you mean by Mugabe being a disgrace to Africa?? On the contrary, he is truly a pride of the entire Africa continent.Mugabe is the only truly African leader who champion the course of our interest in the international community.If you really care to also know, the literacy rate in Zimbabwe is 70% way above that of Ghana,he invested a lot in educating his citizens. You can say what ever you want to say about Mugabe but the true fact is that, he is really a champion of Africa and his legacy will remain forever. May God continue to protect him even now that he has resign. Ayeekooo Mugabe, am really honoured to have witness the life of a great son of Africa.
Shame on you! Your inferiority complex always makes you hate NPP. Any sensible thing from NPP is bad for you. Continue in your use.less hat.red and don't learn.
@JGEE: If you do not know the history of Ghana please kindly keep your mouth shut. Which land did Nkrumah get from who and for whom? Nkrumah was invited to join a struggle for independent. Nkrumah did not initiate anything in Gold Coast. The fact that Mugabe learnt his politics (politrics?) from Nkrumah shows that but for that military coup in 1966 this would have been the end of Ghana: without food, potable water, medicine, etc.
What else do you expect from an NPP man.They hate all African leaders who fought for independent and human right.They did it to Nkrumah
Says an MP who has been in parliament longer than any of his fellows on the Majority bench. Laugh out loud,Sir.
YOU PEOPLE TALK AS IF YOU HAVE NO REASONING IN YOUR HEADS.HOW CAN YOU COMPARE AFRICAN LEADERS TO ROBERT MUGABE? WHAT HAS OTHER AFRICAN LEADERS ARCHIVE FOR THEIR COUNTRY MEN EXCEPT BEING PUPPETS FOR A FEW HAND OUTS.MUGABE AT LEAST TOOK ALL THE LANDS FOR THEIR RIGHTFUL OWNERS THE ZIMBABWEANS UNLIKE MANDELA WHO SOLD HIS CONSCIENCE FOR HIS SELFISH ENDS.WHO OWNS THE LANDS IN SOUTH AFRICA?IF KWAME NKRUMAH HAD NOT TAKEN THE LANDS BACK FOR US DO YOU THINK YOU WILL HAVE HAD A CHANCE NOW TO OWN LANDS? THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK.HOW DARE YOU SAY MUGABE IS A DISGRACE.THEY SHOULD INFACT HAVE REWARDED MUGABE THE PRESIDENCY FOR LIFE.NOW MUGABE IS GONE WAIT AND SEE WHAT THOSE PUPPETS ARE GOING TO DO TO ZIMBABWE.ALL THESE IGNORANTS CALL THEMSELVES PARLIAMENTARIANS.