I APPEAL to Mr Hakainde Hichilema to stop the police from turning Zambia into a police state, where I and others in opposition are not allowed to enjoy their rights and freedoms, says former president Edgar Lungu. Lungu’s wife, Esther, has also questioned whether it is a crime to have been part of the first family, given the way they are being treated. Around 11:00 hours yesterday, Lungu, accompanied by his wife and other Patriotic Front officials, visited PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda, who is detained at Lusaka Central Police Station after being arrested and charged with seditious practices on Wednesday. Upon arrival, Lungu was denied access to Nakacinda as it was not during visiting hours. During his interaction...