Image copyright Reuters Symbol caption Ex-President Robert Mugabe went to vote in July’s elections with his spouse Grace (left)
Zimbabwe’s former President Mugabe, NINETY FOUR, is unable to stroll as a result of in poor health well being, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stated.
Mr Mugabe has been in Singapore for treatment for an undisclosed illness for the earlier months, he added.
The former president also made a couple of scientific journeys there towards the end of his time in energy.
Mr Mnangagwa become head of state a yr in the past after Mr Mugabe was ousted following the intervention of the army.
Up to that point, Mr Mugabe was once the only president Zimbabwe had known, having been in energy for 37 years.
Image copyright Reuters Image caption President Emmerson Mnangagwa informed supporters that his predecessor can be again within the u . s . subsequent week
President Mnangagwa was addressing a rally in his predecessor’s house space while he mentioned the previous leader’s well being.
“he is now old. of course, he now’s not able to stroll but whatever he asks for we will be able to provide,” the AFP information company costs him as saying.
When Mr Mugabe was once in power officials mentioned he was once being treated for eye problems, denying rumours that he had cancer.
Despite being unable to walk, Mr Mnangagwa stated the former leader was once feeling better and would be again in the country subsequent week.
“we are taking care of him. he’s the founding father of the country of Zimbabwe. he’s our founding father of free Zimbabwe,” the president added, AFP reports.
The government is purchasing Mr Mugabe’s remedy.
After taking up from him final yr, Mr Mnangagwa gained a disputed presidential election in July.
