CDE MUGABE'S SPEECH AFTER ZIMBABWE UNIT RALLY

It has been another extraordinary day in the history of Zimbabwe - here is a summary of Cde Robert Mugabe on Sunday 19th November at state house
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Mugabe remains head of state against all the odds after refusing to resign as president.

He was expected to stand down in a historic address live on television after conceding to military takeover.

But instead he clings to power following a rambling speech which left the nation stunned and baffled.

In a statement delivered in Harare he claimed military intervention, which saw him placed under house arrest four days ago, was no challenge to his authority.

The army stepped in to block Grace Mugabe’s tilt at power.

Speaking slowly and occasionally stumbling as he read from pages, Mugabe talked of the need for solidarity to resolve national problems.

He ended his speech by saying he will preside over an upcoming conference of the ruling Zanu-PF party.

His defiance comes despite his sacking by Zanu-PF and in the face of huge public opposition.

The news means widespread disappointment for those who thought they were witnessing the end of the Mugabe era and celebrated in euphoric scenes in the streets of Zimbabwe yesterday.

His refusal to go plunges the country into deep uncertainty.

The leader of Zimbabwe’s influential war veterans said plans for impeachment would go ahead as scheduled.

The generals involved in the military takeover will issue a statement on Monday.

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