Zimbabwean charged for using Mugabe poster as toilet paper

No one should be foolish to present their backside to Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe – even if it is only a poster of the Zimbabwean ruler. Takura Mufumisi, 28, found that out the hard way as he was arrested for allegedly destroying an election poster of the Zimbabwean ruler. According to Newsday, the court was told: ""Mufumusi entered Landmark Bar in the city with the intention to relieve himself in the bar toilets."" Upon discovering a lack of toilet paper, Mufumisi decided to use the only thing to hand: an election poster of Mugabe’s face. However he was not able to relieve himself in peace. A fellow toilet-goer spotted him tearing up the poster in his attempts to fabricate makeshift toilet paper. Pulling down election campaign posters is deemed a criminal offence and he has been accused violating electoral laws. Osman Musengi, the Mugabe loyalist who spotted the act apprehended Mufumisi by citizen’s arrest, before dragging him to Masvingo Central Police Station. Luckily for Mufumisi, the case has been adjourned indefinitely, due to a lack of witnesses. This isn’t the first time Mugabe’s name has been mentioned in court recently. Presidential rival Morgan Tsvangirai was unsuccessful in his attempts to challenge Mugabe’s election win. The 89-year-old won another five year term as Zimbabwe President adding to the 33 year rule he has had over the country.