By Political Reporter- Acting President Kembo Mohadi’s health is reportedly deteriorating due to fears that he might not be able to do his presidential duties.

The 75-year-old leader, who has faced persistent health issues for years, is struggling to complete his 19-day acting president while President Emmerson Mnangagwa is on annual leave.

Sources close to Mohadi revealed that his health condition is increasingly affecting his ability to perform official duties.

“The Vice President has not been well for some time. Although his medical team is optimistic, his condition raises concerns about whether he will complete his acting presidential responsibilities,” said an official close to him.

Mohadi is expected to hand over his office to his co-deputy President, Constantino Chiwenga, for the final 10 days of Mnangagwa’s absence.

President Mnangagwa, however, remains active in presidential duties despite being on leave.

Mohadi’s health challenges have a well-documented history.

He once collapsed while delivering a lecture at the University of Zimbabwe, an incident that alarmed the nation.

Eyewitnesses reported that he appeared disoriented and asked for water before losing consciousness.

In another unsettling moment, state security agents ordered journalists to delete footage of Mohadi collapsing during a campaign rally in Gutu, Masvingo, in October 2023.

His health woes have also led to him missing key government events, including a high-profile occasion officiated by Mnangagwa in Chikomba, where 17 schools were commissioned.

Besides health struggles, Mohadi has been embroiled in scandals tarnishing his reputation.

His infamous resignation in 2021 following leaked audio tapes of alleged sexual misconduct left a lasting stain on his political career.

The tapes reportedly captured compromising conversations between Mohadi and multiple women, including married subordinates.

Despite denying the allegations, the scandal forced his temporary exit from public office.

Efforts to obtain an official comment from Mohadi’s office were unsuccessful at the time of publication.