Choi Sang-mok vs Emmerson Mnangagwa

Choi Sang-mok was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance under President Yoon Suk Yeol. He oversaw economic policy during a period of global uncertainty and domestic challenges, including inflation and trade tensions.

Following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and the subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, Choi Sang-mok, as the next in line, assumed the role of acting president. He became the first non-elected official to lead the country in a caretaker capacity.

Choi's assumption of acting presidency was challenged in the Constitutional Court by opposition parties, who argued that he lacked the constitutional authority. The court ultimately upheld his position, allowing him to serve until a new election was held.

Mnangagwa was appointed to Robert Mugabe's cabinet as Minister of State for National Security. In this role, he oversaw the intelligence services and was implicated in the Gukurahundi massacres in Matabeleland.

Mnangagwa was poisoned at a rally in Gwanda, allegedly by rivals within ZANU-PF. He was evacuated to South Africa for treatment. This event deepened the factional struggle within the ruling party between Mnangagwa and Grace Mugabe.

President Robert Mugabe dismissed Mnangagwa as Vice President, citing disloyalty. This triggered a military intervention that led to Mugabe's resignation. Mnangagwa returned from exile to assume the presidency.

Following Mugabe's resignation, Mnangagwa was sworn in as President of Zimbabwe. He promised economic recovery, democratic reforms, and re-engagement with the international community after years of isolation.

Mnangagwa won the first post-Mugabe presidential election, defeating Nelson Chamisa of the MDC. The election was marred by allegations of fraud, violence, and a military crackdown on protesters that killed six people.