Incumbent president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has been declared the winner of Zimbabwe’s presidential election, against claims of vote-rigging.

The 74-year-old former vice president popularly known as “the crocodile” has been in power since November 2017 following the resignation of long-time President, Robert Mugabe.

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Reacting to his victory, Mnangagwa took to Twitter to thank Zimbabweans, saying it’s a new “beginning.” He wrote,

“Thank you Zimbabwe!

“I am humbled to be elected President of the Second Republic of Zimbabwe.

“Though we may have been divided at the polls, we are united in our dreams.

“This is a new beginning. Let us join hands, in peace, unity & love, & together build a new Zimbabwe for all!”

Emmerson who contested under the country’s ruling party ZANU-PF, won at least 50.8 percent of the votes with Nelson Chamisa going closely with 44.3 percent.

ZANU-PF has ruled the southern African country since independence in 1980.

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According to Al Jazeera, no less than six persons died and fourteen others injured in a clash between Chamisa’s supporters and security officials.

The report confirmed that Chamisa’s supporters took to the streets of the country’s capital on Wednesday to protest the rigging of Monday elections.