Robert Mugabe told close relatives and friends at a private birthday party at his Harare mansion, known as Blue Roof, that the army chose to side with Mnangagwa in what was essentially a Zanu PF dispute.
He disclosed that Mnangagwa had called him requesting that they meet urgently to discuss his situation but the deposed Zanu PF leader vowed to tell it as it is. This will be the first meeting between the two since Mugabe's ouster.
Before narrating events leading to the dramatic military takeover on November 15 and his life after leaving office, Robert Mugabe asked "the weak" to leave the venue as he was about to give graphic details of the fierce power struggles.
Those who are afraid please leave.
Robert Mugabe promised not to hold back during the meeting with Mnangagwa, saying the new rulers need to know that the takeover of power with the help of the military was illegal and detrimental to democracy.
Robert Mugabe said contrary to claims by Mnangagwa that he was being treated with respect, his family was being abused.