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MUTARE, ZIMBABWE
FORMER Zimbabwe deputy president Joice Mujuru has blamed the alleged disappearance of R225 billion in state money on President Robert Mugabe.
FORMER Zimbabwe deputy president Joice Mujuru has blamed the alleged disappearance of R225 billion in state money on President Robert Mugabe.
Mujuru accused the veteran leader of conniving with former mines minister Obert Mpofu and stashing the money, said to be revenues from diamonds, in offshore accounts.
Addressing about 10 000 supporters of her Zimbabwe People First at Sakubva Stadium in the eastern city of Mutare, Mujuru called on Mugabe (92) to account for the funds and step down after 36 years in power.
Mujuru (61) blamed the rampant corruption in Zimbabwe on Mugabe, saying the country always started to rot at the head.
“It’s about time President Mugabe conceded that he has failed. He should also call for early polls to pave the way for those with fresh ideas to turn around the fortunes of the economy, and avert further suffering of the people.”
She spoke at an event attended by former prominent figures who were fired with her from the ruling Zanu PF in 2014.
They were fired for allegedly plotting to topple Mugabe.
They are now members of the ZPF, formed earlier this year in the hope of challenging Mugabe and his Zanu PF in the 2018 general election.
The opposition party is pinning its hopes on millions that have fled the economic and political crises in the Southern African country.
“As People First, we would want all the educated citizens in the diaspora to come back so that we can rebuild our country. The country has big brains which are developing other nations. We want them back,” said Mujuru. – CAJ NEWS
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