Political Row Erupts Zambian Ex-President Edgar Lungu's Death Firstpost Africa
Political Row Erupts Zambian Ex-President Edgar Lungu's Death | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Political Row Erupts Zambian Ex-President Edgar Lungu's Death | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Zambia is facing growing confusion and tension following the death of former President Edgar Lungu. While the government announced a state funeral and set an official mourning venue, Lungu's family and his party, the Patriotic Front (PF), are pushing back. From who gets to repatriate his body to where condolence books are placed and who leads the funeral, every detail is contested. The PF accuses the government of sidelining them and even blames it for delays in Lungu's treatment abroad. This standoff reflects a deeper political rivalry between Lungu and his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema. With no clear burial plan yet, the nation mourns in uncertainty, raising questions about who really controls a former leader's legacy once they're gone.
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