Admin l Friday, November 24, 2017
HARARE, Zimbabwe – Sacked former Vice President Emerson Mnangawa was today sworn in as Interim President of Zimbabwe. He was sworn in at a crowded stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mnangagwa, who was first secretary of Zanu-PF was sworn in Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces by Chief Justice Luke Malaba.
Emerson Mnangawa took his oath,promising to uphold the constitution and promote whatever protects Zimbabwe and oppose whatever harms it.
The following is the procedure adopted during the swearing in ceremony.
11:44 – Chief Justice Malaba adorns the new President, His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa with the sash.
11:49 – Commander Defence Forces and Service Chiefs now pay compliments to the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, His Excellency ED Mnangagwa.
11:52 – Commander Zimbabwe Defence Forces General Constantine Nyikadzino Guveya Chiwenga pays allegiance to His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa.He is followed by Commissioner General of the Police, Augustine Chihuri.
11:56 – The Master of Ceremony appeals for order as people express displeasure at Commissioner General Chihuri yelling, “Ngaaende! Ngaaende! (He must go! He must go!)Commissioner General Paradzai Zimondi of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services is next and soon after his allegiance wild cheers follow . . . a direct opposite of the case of Commissioner General Chihuri.
11:59 – Zimbabwe’s new First Lady Cde Auxillia Mnangagwa joins His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa at the podium to congratulate him and the two share a kiss . . .
12:00 -The National Anthem is now being sung followed by the gun salute. . .and a fly past of military jets.
12:07 – Parade Commander invites the President to inspect the Guard of Honour accompanied by Commander Defence Forces.
Source ZANU PF.
