#RIPMugabe: Robert Mugabe’s five famous quotes

Besides leading  for over two decades, the former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe was also known as one leader who never sugar coated his statements.

Here are five quotes many will remember him by:

1.Britain

“We have fought for our land, we have fought for our sovereignty, small as we are we have won our independence and we are prepared to shed our blood … So, Blair keep your England, and let me keep my Zimbabwe.”

2. Death

“I have died many times – that’s where I have beaten Christ. Christ died once and resurrected once.”

3. Barack Obama and same sex marriages 

“I’ve just concluded – since President Obama endorses same-sex marriage, advocates homosexual people, and enjoys an attractive countenance – thus if it becomes necessary, I shall travel to Washington, DC, get down on my knee, and ask his hand.”

4. Colonialism

“African resources belong to Africa. Others may come to assist as our friends and allies, but no longer as colonisers or oppressors, no longer as racists.”

5. Stepping down as president 

“Some are saying ‘Mr Mugabe is old, so he should step down’… No! When my time comes, I will tell you.”