Zimbabwe: Social media reacts to Robert Mugabe’s resignation

Social Media is agog with the breaking news that Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has tendered his resignation. His resignation letter was received by the Parliament which had started impeachment proceedings this morning.

The impeachment proceedings was put in motion yesterday when the President did not announce his resignation in a televised broadcast on Sunday, 19th of November.

The 93 year old President was widely expected to announce his resignation but defied expectations by saying that he would be around to preside over a ruling ZANU-PF party congress next month.

Upon receipt of the resignation letter from Robert Mugabe, the impeachments abruptly came to an end.

A new President, most likely former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa, would be sworn in on Wednesday, 22nd of November.

Robert Mugabe ruled the country for 37 years. He had been under pressure to resign following a surprise military takeover earlier this week.

Here are some of the reactions on social media.

My fellow citizens Robert Gabriel Mugabe has resigned. The journey has been long and hard but we did it. I can’t stop crying. The future beckons

— #ThisFlag E Mawarire (@PastorEvanLive) November 21, 2017

I can confirm Robert Mugabe has resigned. Speaker has announced #Zimbabawe

— Trevor Ncube (@TrevorNcube) November 21, 2017

https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/933010128416120833

Robert Mugabe has resigned as president of Zimbabwe after a military coup in everything but name. What is next for Zimbabwe? Despite the celebrations in the country the future looks bleak. pic.twitter.com/marc9Ni1ER

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) November 21, 2017

Robert Mugabe's letter of resignation ends 37 years of rule over Zimbabwehttps://t.co/D3vYkkdtsS pic.twitter.com/MdxHJrSyve

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) November 21, 2017

https://twitter.com/MikeyMashila/status/933010148213313536