Former Zambian President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda has defended the Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Robert Mugabe on his stance on the land issue ,saying it was the west who reneged as the Lancaster House Agreement clearly spelt out that the land should be returned ...to the indigenous people.
Speaking at the centenary dinner for invited Heads of State and Government and their representatives at the ongoing ANC centenary celebrations, Dr Kaunda said Cde Mugabe is not to blame for bilateral standoff with Britain as the former coloniser back-tracked on the issue of land.
He said the British Labour Party that came into power in the late nineties disregarded the whole agreement leaving President Mugabe with no choice, but to repossess the land which is the birthright of all Zimbabweans.
Dr Kaunda said the Zanu PF party which is led by President Mugabe cannot be isolated from African politics as the party is a major player in the liberation of most African countries.
He said Africa should emulate Zimbabwe in their black empowerment drive which Cde Mugabe and his party are spearheading.
The former Zambian President however warned the ANC leader, Cde Jacob Zuma against ignoring the wishes of his people on the land issue and ownership of the mines.
He said such critical issues can affect the stability and governance of his country.
One hundred years after the formation of the ANC, most of the country’s resources are in the hands of the minority.
Meanwhile, Cde Zuma is expected to address a gathering at the Free State stadium to mark the birth of the African National Congress.
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