Zimbabwe former president Robert Mugabe has been offered a $10 million lump sum payment, full monthly salary, medical cover, security as well as protection of his private properties, as part of a deal that led to his resignation.
According to investigations by The Independent, Mugabe’s negotiators managed to strike a deal with the generals to enable the 93-year-old not to go into exile but rather enjoy his retirement in Zimbabwe with all his benefits.
A source said: “Government will give him US$5 million lump-sum and then the remainder to be paid out in instalments.” “Mugabe will also enjoy full medical cover as well as his full monthly salary. In the event of his death, his wife will be given half salary per month.” Mugabe negotiated a safe exit through a team of mediators which included a Catholic priest, Fidelis Mukonori and former RBZ governor Gideon Gono.
After Mugabe tendered his resignation, sources said the commander of the Presidential Guard, Brigadier-General Anselem Sanyatwe, called for an emergency Joint Operations Command meeting with uniformed officers.
Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution as part of a deal that led to his resignation, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday, November 23.
