- Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu died on Thursday, June 5, while receiving special treatment in South Africa
- Following his death, it was revealed that Lungu, who died at the age of 68, abandoned the demands that should be respected during his last send off
- The former president left orders that his successor, Hakainde Hichilema, should not be allowed near his body
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu left the strict orders that should be respected during his funeral ceremony.
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Will the President of Zambia be allowed at Lungu’s funeral?
According to a family spokesman, Lungu issued a strong decree that his successor, the current President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, should not be allowed anywhere near his body.
TVC reported that these were recent events in a serious dispute over the funeral arrangements of the late Lungu.
The Zambian government was expected to transport Lungu’s body from South Africa on Wednesday, June 11, but failed to do so.
This was fueled by a long -standing conflict between Lungu’s family and his political party, Patriotic Front, about funeral arrangements.
The late Lungu and Hichilema were political rivals for a long time. Hichilema defeated Lungu in the 2021 general election after failing in his previous five trials.
Addressing the people of Zambia on Thursday evening, June 12, the President did not publicly announce Lungu’s final demands but aimed at calling for peace, love and unity.
This comes approximately a week after Lungu passed away while undergoing special treatment in South Africa. Lungu died at the age of 68.
The deceased served as President of Zambia for six years from 2015 to 2021. He took over the post following the death of his predecessor, Michael Sata.
He was defeated by Hichilema in 2021, but did not give up. He returned in 2023, seeking to fight for the most wished seat.
However, his dream of returning to the presidency was interrupted after Zambia’s constitutional court announced that he had no qualification for another term.
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Did the leaders mourn Lungu’s death?
Following the death of Lungu, various leaders including the President William Ruto They cried for her with honor.
In condolences through his official social networks, Ruto felt sorry for the family of Lungu and the Zambian people.
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He referred to Lungu as a developmental and excellent leader who had served Zambians with dedication and hard work.
Tasila Lungu, who also serves as a legislator in Zambia, used his social networking pages to mourn the death of his father.
He further confirmed that his father was being treated in South Africa. He added that his father’s medical journey was handled in private and respect.
What is Lungu’s last message to his wife?
Just three days before his death, the former politician had celebrated his wife on his birthday.
In an emotional message, Lungu called his wife to be his son and thanked that he was a close secret to his life partner.
He also asked the network to join him to celebrate his beloved wife who referred to him as a rock and his secret.
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