Zimbabwe’s former army chief Constantino Chiwenga, was sworn-in today along with long serving state security minister, Kembo Mohadi as Vice-President to President Emmerson Mnangawa.
Chiwenga led a de facto coup last month that ended Robert Mugabe’s 37-year rule. His appearance on state television on Nov. 15 preceded armed soldiers taking to the streets, paving the way for Emmerson Mnangagwa to become president.
The swearing-in ceremony was performed at the State House by Chief Justice Luke Malaba.
Constantino Guvheya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga is the latest in a string of military leaders to be elevated to government positions.
His elevation to the number two post according to NAN was preceded by his appointment as one of the two deputies to Mnangagwa in ZANU-PF, the ruling party. Kembo Mohadi was also appointed at the same time.
The party appointment was the first step in their elevation to state vice presidents.
Ministerial posts was also awarded to two other top military officials earlier this month.
They are Sibusio Moyo and Perence Shiri. Moyo was the army general who went on state television to announce the military takeover of the government and Mugabe’s house arrest. He is the new foreign affairs minister.
Former air force chief, Shiri is the Lands and Agriculture minister.
Posted by Juliet Ekwebelam
