UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the immunity which former president Edgar Lungu enjoys does not extend to the former first lady. And Mweetwa has disassociated President Hakainde Hichilema from the police search at Lungu’s residence and the subsequent questioning of former first lady Esther Lungu over alleged motor vehicle theft and illegal possession of title deeds. Meanwhile, Mweetwa says UPND is fully ready and prepared for Lungu’s comeback into active politics and his candidature for the 2026 general elections. Addressing a media briefing, Thursday, Mweetwa said immunity does not extend to the former first lady or indeed any friend or family of the former president. “It made sad reading hearing some propositions to the extent that a former president has...

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