After the death of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, a conflict has erupted between his family and the current government regarding his burial, reflecting years of political animosity.
Rivalry Over Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's Burial Sparks Legal Battle
Rivalry Over Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's Burial Sparks Legal Battle
The contentious political rivalry between current Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and former leader Edgar Lungu continues, now extending into Lungu's funeral arrangements.
In a striking turn of events, the rivalry between Zambia's current President Hakainde Hichilema and former President Edgar Lungu has escalated into a bitter dispute surrounding Lungu's funeral arrangements. This conflict, rooted in years of animosity, has taken a dramatic turn following Lungu's death three and a half weeks ago at the age of 68.
Despite Hichilema's directive for a state funeral in Zambia, Lungu's family has challenged this plan, insisting that their loved one desired a burial devoid of political interference. Following Lungu's passing after receiving medical treatment in South Africa, his relatives are seeking to hold the funeral there, arguing that the political climate in Zambia would diminish the dignity of Lungu's interment.
This attempt to lay Lungu to rest was temporarily halted by a South African court after the Zambian government filed a legal dispute to prevent the family from proceeding with their plans. The ongoing legal battle underscores the depth of the hostilities that have defined their political relationship, including previous arrests and aggressive actions taken by both sides when in power.
Makebi Zulu, spokesperson for Lungu's family, stated that they are advocates for a respectful and dignified burial that removes the elements of public Relations and political maneuvering from the process. In the face of this ongoing tussle, the future course of the legal proceedings remains uncertain, further prolonging this tragic yet revealing episode in Zambian politics.
Despite Hichilema's directive for a state funeral in Zambia, Lungu's family has challenged this plan, insisting that their loved one desired a burial devoid of political interference. Following Lungu's passing after receiving medical treatment in South Africa, his relatives are seeking to hold the funeral there, arguing that the political climate in Zambia would diminish the dignity of Lungu's interment.
This attempt to lay Lungu to rest was temporarily halted by a South African court after the Zambian government filed a legal dispute to prevent the family from proceeding with their plans. The ongoing legal battle underscores the depth of the hostilities that have defined their political relationship, including previous arrests and aggressive actions taken by both sides when in power.
Makebi Zulu, spokesperson for Lungu's family, stated that they are advocates for a respectful and dignified burial that removes the elements of public Relations and political maneuvering from the process. In the face of this ongoing tussle, the future course of the legal proceedings remains uncertain, further prolonging this tragic yet revealing episode in Zambian politics.
