The magnificent structure constructed on a large expanse of land(equivalent to a minimal game park) was built in his home village called Gbadolite at the cost £100m.
It was considered the " epitome of decor and elegance " in Zaire n beyond. The super structure was decorated with Italian marble, katangese high -karate Gold plated doors & windows, Spanish floor tiles, automatic American air conditioning ,Isreal state of the art communication systems, king size swimming pool, a private airport control tower, 3-4 inch g bullet proof glassware, 5 presidential suites, 6 Jacuzzi's & surrounded by a mini game park full of all kinds of wildlife including Indian Tigers .
The structure which , at the time of Mobutu's death was ranked one of the most magnificent private castles ever owned by a sitting head of state, is now home to wild rats, tropical snakes , gecko lizards ,mega snails , scorpions, birds & thousands of wild insects.
Dictators should learn from this. Where are Mobutu’s kids to take over their father’s estate? Vanity upon vanity...... hope all these African leaders that are stealing our collective wealth will learn from this. It's a pity.
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