US EditionZambian President Barred From Lungu's Funeral
- The former president of Zambia, who served from 2015 until 2021, passed away in South Africa on June 5 at the age of 68.
- A feud developed over his funeral after his family barred current President Hakainde Hichilema, Lungu's long-standing political rival, from attending.
- The family demanded private repatriation of Lungu's remains and a private funeral, opposing the government's offer of a state funeral and official arrangements.
- Makebi Zulu, the family spokesperson, said the family prepared all logistics to fulfill Lungu's wishes, adding that Hichilema “should not be anywhere near” the body.
- The dispute has delayed repatriation and funeral plans, highlighting tensions between family wishes and government actions, which some see as needing clearer laws on presidential funerals.
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Lungu funeral row continues as family says President Hichilema not welcome
The row over the funeral of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu shows no sign of letting up after his family announced on Friday that Lungu had left instructions that the current president, Hakainde Hichilema, should not be allowed “anywhere near his body.”
Zambian Government, Lungu’s Family Agree on Funeral Protocol
The family of former President Edgar Lungu has decided to return his body to Zambia, thereby permitting government’s participation in the funeral planning. This breakthrough comes after a lengthy standoff, marked by negotiations led by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Catholic Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda. The family has declined the attendance of President Hakainde Hichilema stating it is in line with late president Lungu’s wishes. The…
Malawians support Lungu family on funeral wrangles - Malawi Freedom Network
By Funda Funda The Lungu family, the family of late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, is now receiving support from far places, including Malawi. Incoming President of Malawi Peter Mutharika has charged that it would be wrong to deny the Lungu family a chance to mourn their loved one in a manner satisfying to them. In a statement to The Zambian Post, Mutharika is describing Lungu as a man of great dignity, humility who had unwavering commitment to p…
Zambia : Don’t Let Lungu’s Burial Bury His Legacy
By Kapya Kaoma When I heard that former President Edgar Lungu’s final wish was for President Hakainde Hichilema not to attend his funeral, my heart sank. Zambia is in mourning—not only for a former head of state, but for national unity. Instead, Lungu’s burial risks becoming another political battleground. My prayerful appeal—especially to the Lungu […]
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