On Sunday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that he had revoked President Robert Mugabe’s appointment as the Goodwill Ambassador for Non-Communicable Diseases following public outcry.
Here is how some Zimbabweans reacted to the news:
https://twitter.com/1stworldmusic/status/922110722615717888
For the first time, Mugabe has been reshuffled. Fired even. Thanks to all fighters. Zimbos, now prepare to fire Goblin @GomoDubi @Wamagaisa
— mmatigari (@matigary) October 22, 2017
Mzembi’s first job as foreign affairs minister is achieving the global humiliation of Mugabe. Good job new weevil recruit!😊 @matigary
— Humba Makombe (@GNyambabvu) October 22, 2017
After the politburo heard that @WHO has removed the despot as their goodwill ambassador. pic.twitter.com/2IHY0Tu2GU
— The Diplomat. (@maDube_) October 22, 2017
Zete ngaachiramba ka kubva pachigaro che WHO! Arambe akati zete ka tione
— mmatigari (@matigary) October 22, 2017
Paid Twitter after they heard @WHO has removed Mugabe as their goodwill ambassador @kudzi891 @ginothesaint @Letty_Mabhena @CharityMaodza @dambudzo80 @chifarayi @jujuliciousness @Mbuzana1 @nyanyadzi pic.twitter.com/wuLBRXs52R
— The Diplomat. (@maDube_) October 22, 2017
I foresee a solidarity march before the end of this month😂😂😂😂😂
— Rodger Magagani (@RodgerMagagani) October 22, 2017
I think tedros dd a gud appointment for the world to see the dictator being exposed.after this who is normal to suport Goblas
— Mukura🇧🇷🇿🇼🏴 (@mukurazita) October 22, 2017
Real story is Western bullies have obtained a forced rescission, if it was a confession it would be inadmissable in court. Comprende? https://t.co/2gMGCYgtoV
— Caesar Zvayi 🇿🇼 (@caesarzvayi) October 22, 2017
Those Zimbos who sided with Western overlords are western condoms
— Caesar Zvayi 🇿🇼 (@caesarzvayi) October 22, 2017
Now I can understand why Ian Khama kicked you out of Botswana. My brother why have you decided to choose the wrong side of history?
— Majaira Jairosi🗨️ (@MJairosi) October 22, 2017
What about those who didn't side or care about the view of the West, yet saw the absurdity of the appointment for what it is?
— This Bicycle (@this_bicycle) October 22, 2017
What are Mzembi & Parirenyatwa going to say when the @WHO decision is rescinded? This regime is full of spineless clowns https://t.co/Y8RGRuSTdY
— Tendayi Manyange (@TendayiManyange) October 22, 2017
Guess who's got eggs all over his face.Guess whose ego's been bruised.Guess whose stature's wilted @chifarayi @mimmitwit @WHO @matigary pic.twitter.com/n5nDyBqAxx
— hosia mviringi (@HMviringi) October 22, 2017
Don’t ever stop believing in the power of protest. The revolution will not be televised! https://t.co/JMZR6YB4T1
— Greg Adams (@Greg_Adams_) October 22, 2017
WHO removed Mugabe from WHO?
— Lance Guma (@LanceGuma) October 22, 2017
A whole editor sinking so low… using such gutter language! @ZimMediaReview @GNyambabvu @matigary @glenmpani @ali_naka @Chofamba HONAIWO👇🏿🙊 https://t.co/HfeliEDu7l
— Violet Gonda (@violetgonda) October 22, 2017
Zim is trying to kill social media while world over its powerful voice of masses #WHO #NdobvaVadiiPaya😎😎😎👇👇 https://t.co/xHm4KdXfcI
— Rufaz–Jerera❤King❤ (@Mavhure) October 22, 2017
So much for a respected 1st Family. Two embarrassing events publicized on the global stage in a short space of 3 months. In near-perfect democracies such humiliations one after the other would have called for the government to resign and staging of a national election.