Lubinda warns Govt against breach of agreement on Lungu repatriation
Patriotic Front (PF) Acting President Given Lubinda has cautioned the government against deviating from agreed protocols regarding the repatriation and funeral proceedings of late former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, whose remains are expected to arrive in the country tomorrow.
Speaking during a media briefing today, Mr. Lubinda stated that the PF will be present at the reception of the late President’s remains to ensure the family maintains full custody of the body from the airport until it reaches the family residence in Chifwema.
He warned that any unauthorized attempt to access the body will be met with resistance from PF members and allies, stressing that such access would violate the terms previously agreed upon.
Mr. Lubinda further disclosed that the party leadership will lead the body viewing ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
He also revealed that the Tonse Alliance has agreed to deploy additional personnel to join the late President’s aide-de-camp and personal physician, ensuring the body is secure at all times.
The Acting President has further banned political parties and their choirs who in his word were not friendly to the late President, from participating in the funeral proceedings.
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#ZambianEye 17th June 2025