Mugabe told to 'step down now'

In a no-holds barred statement, MDC threw everything but the kitchen sink at Mugabe, accusing him of presiding over the destruction of the country, its economy and the decline of public services.

The MDC-T wrote, "Through decades of lawlessness and in certain cases, brazen disregard of the country's Constitution, Zanu-PF has managed to run down the country leading to the tragic situation whereby Zimbabwe can now qualify to be called a failed state. As if the violently executed so - called land reform exercise was not enough, the Zanu-PF regime remains  in self-destruct mode as it continues to craft and implement ruinous policies that have virtually destroyed a once vibrant commercial agricultural sector and also wrecked havoc in both commerce and industry."

The party also added that Mugabe had become so old that it was inconceivable that he was contemplating continuing as Zimbabwe's leader.

"Given the unmitigated collapse of all the instruments of governance coupled with the comatose economy, Robert Mugabe should proceed to do the honourable thing and immediately step down as head of state to allow legitimate processes leading to the installation of a new and legitimate government," Obert Gutu said.