The
President urged all political and military stakeholders in Zimbabwe to
avoid any action that may plunge the country into unnecessary conflict
and impact negatively on the region.
According to President
Buhari, “every attempt must be made to resolve all contentious issues by
constitutional means in Zimbabwe to save the country from avoidable
political instability.”
The appeal by the Nigerian leader came in
the wake of reported “military takeover” as a result of rising
political tension in the southern African country sequel to President
Robert Mugabe’s recent removal of former Vice-President, Emmerson
Mnangagwa.
This led to the threat by the head of the Armed Forces
of Zimbabwe, General Constantino Chiwenga, that “the military will not
hesitate to step in” when the issue had to do with protecting the
“revolution.”
FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
November 15, 2017