Libyan leader Gaddafi with African traditional leaders who named him "King of Kings." Gaddafi was elected as African Union Chairperson at the summit in Ethiopia on February 2, 2009.
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Herald Reporter
A delegation of local chiefs and three legislators left the country yesterday for Libya to join in the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the September 1 Revolution and the 10th anniversary of the African Union.
The September 1 Revolution toppled the Western backed King Idris.
The delegation is led by the president of the Chief’s Council, Chief Fortune Charumbira, and comprises 10 other traditional leaders and three legislators.
"We are going there as part of the Sadc delegation on the invitation by the brother leader to participate in the anniversary of their revolution. Apart from participating in the commemoration, the trip will afford us an opportunity to meet with other delegations of traditional leaders from other sub-regions of the continent," he said.
Chief Charumbira said that as chiefs, they hoped to share experiences with other traditional leaders.
"We are very keen to share experiences and practices with other countries with respect to their institutions as traditional leaders," said Chief Charumbira.
The Chief’s Council president said this interaction was important given that Zimbabwe had embarked on constitutional making exercise.
"The interaction with other traditional leaders will also inform our input into the constitutional review process with respect to the status of the institution, legal and other institutional frameworks and development in the realm of culture and customs," he said.
The chief’s delegation includes Chief Charumbira’s deputy, Chief Mtshane Khumalo, Chief Ntabeni, Chief Masaraure, Chief Ngungumbane, Chief Gampu, Chief Chitanga, Chief Nembire, Chief Nebiri, Chief Masendu and Chief Chimombe.
Meanwhile, the three other legislators who are members of the Pan-African Parliament are attending the celebrations, but will also take part in the 10th anniversary celebrations of the AU and discuss results of the AU Summit held in Sirte, Libya, in July.
The three are Kadoma Central legislator, Editor Matamisa, Bikita Senator Rugare Kokera and Patrick Dube of Gwanda Central.
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