The Zimbabwean leader since Tuesday, has been confined to his home in Harare, after the army took over power, ending the 37-year-rule of the former British colony.
Ghana’s former President Jerry John Rawlings has called on the military and the government of Zimbabwe not to destroy Mugabe’s legacy and dignity.
The Zimbabwean leader 93, was put under house arrest on Wednesday after the army moved to take control.
Mr Mugabe is said to be resisting pressure to step down, saying he remains the legitimate president.
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Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has said that Mr Mugabe must resign.
But on Thursday, the former Ghanaian president said in a tweet: “As unavoidable as the Zimbabwe situation may be, let us hope that the transition occurs without destroying Mugabe’s legacy and dignity unduly.
“His African pride, dignity and audacity were unassailable. He served and lived for the dignity of his fellow black in a manner that so many of us fell very short of.”
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Meanwhile, reports say that Mr Mugabe is holding talks with South African negotiators over his future.
Envoys from the the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) are trying to reach a deal on the future of Zimbabwe and the man who has led the country for 37 years.
The Zimbabwean leader since Tuesday, has been confined to his home in Harare, after the army took over power, ending the 37-year-rule of the former British colony. Read Full Story
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