Chiwenga Takes Over Power
20 January 2025
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By Munacho Gwamanda– Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has returned from his annual leave to assume the role of acting president, taking over from his ailing co-vice president, Kembo Mohadi.

Mohadi, who stepped in as acting president when President Emmerson Mnangagwa began his annual leave at the end of January, was struggling with his health during his two-week tenure. 

He spent his acting 19 days of Presidency absent from key duties, especially two critical regional assignments. 

The two regional assignments Mohadi failed to attend include the inauguration of the new Ghanaian President,  John Mahama, in Accra two weeks ago. 

Last week, he also missed the inauguration of Mozambique’s new President, Daniel Chapo.

Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri had to attend to these assignments on the ailing Mohadi’s behalf.

Chiwenga now steps into the role for 10 days until Mnangagwa returns in the first week of February. 

Mnangagwa has been around during his leave, reportedly due to fears of a potential coup from Chiwenga.