UPND Lusaka Province Chairman Obvious Mwaliteta has warned PF members to refrain from issuing statements that insinuate that the UPND administration caused former president Edgar Lungu’s death by denying him early access to medical treatment. Mwaliteta says it is well known that the former president was unwell, therefore, it is unfair to try to get sympathy from citizens by blaming the President and the UPND administration for the unfortunate development. Meanwhile, Lusaka Lawyer Dickson Jere says while the standoff between Lungu’s family and the State is understood, given the withdrawal of his benefits, the family should compromise with the government and allow the former president to be accorded a state funeral. On Saturday, Makebi Zulu, speaking as Lungu’s family spokesperson,...
