Godfrey Chidyausiku
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Godfrey Guwa Chidyausiku (23 February 1947 – 3 May 2017) was a Zimbabwean judge and politician. He was involved in politics during Rhodesia's unilaterally declared independence, being a member of the Rhodesian House of Assembly.
After Zimbabwean independence in 1980, he was elected as a
Career
Chidyausiku was born in
In the
Chidyausiku was later promoted to be a judge and served as chair of the Constitutional Convention charged with drafting a new constitution for Zimbabwe. He ensured that the constitution accorded with the wishes of the government, including an executive Presidency; many members of the convention had argued against it. However, in the referendum on the constitution, held in February 2000, the electorate rejected the text.
After the resignation of Chief Justice Anthony Gubbay, Chidyausiku was named as Zimbabwe's new Chief Justice in July 2001.[2]
Personal life
Chidyausiku was married to Sheila Madzima (1948–2009).[3]
Death
Godfrey Chidyausiku died of complications from cancer in South Africa. He was survived by 3 children and two grandchildren. He was buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, Zimbabwe on Saturday, 13 May 2017.
References
- ^ Ncube, Xolisani (4 May 2017). "Godfrey Chidyausiku dies". Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "New top judge in Zimbabwe". BBC News. 13 March 2001.
- ^ Nemukuyu, Daniel (30 August 2009). "Zimbabwe: Tale of Selfless Dedication". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 4 May 2017.