In a statement released by the Patriotic Front, it was confirmed that Edgar Lungu has passed away at the age of 68. Lungu had been receiving specialized medical treatment in South Africa for an undisclosed illness prior to his death. His daughter, Tasila, shared the news in a heartfelt video tribute, noting that he had been under medical supervision in recent weeks and died at 06:00 local time on Thursday. Lungu had served as President of Zambia from 2015 until his electoral defeat in 2021, when he lost to the current President Hakainde Hichilema by a significant margin. Although he stepped back from politics after the defeat, he later emerged with intentions to potentially return to the presidential race. In her statement, Tasila Lungu urged the nation to remember her father's commitment to unity, emphasizing his invocation of the national motto "One Zambia, One Nation." The news of Lungu's death has reverberated throughout the country, igniting waves of grief among Zambians.
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Passes Away at 68
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Passes Away at 68
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died after a brief illness, according to his political party.
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Passes Away at 68
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died after a brief illness, according to his political party.
In a statement released by the Patriotic Front, it was confirmed that Edgar Lungu has passed away at the age of 68. Lungu had been receiving specialized medical treatment in South Africa for an undisclosed illness prior to his death. His daughter, Tasila, shared the news in a heartfelt video tribute, noting that he had been under medical supervision in recent weeks and died at 06:00 local time on Thursday. Lungu had served as President of Zambia from 2015 until his electoral defeat in 2021, when he lost to the current President Hakainde Hichilema by a significant margin. Although he stepped back from politics after the defeat, he later emerged with intentions to potentially return to the presidential race. In her statement, Tasila Lungu urged the nation to remember her father's commitment to unity, emphasizing his invocation of the national motto "One Zambia, One Nation." The news of Lungu's death has reverberated throughout the country, igniting waves of grief among Zambians.
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died after a brief illness, according to his political party.
In a statement released by the Patriotic Front, it was confirmed that Edgar Lungu has passed away at the age of 68. Lungu had been receiving specialized medical treatment in South Africa for an undisclosed illness prior to his death. His daughter, Tasila, shared the news in a heartfelt video tribute, noting that he had been under medical supervision in recent weeks and died at 06:00 local time on Thursday. Lungu had served as President of Zambia from 2015 until his electoral defeat in 2021, when he lost to the current President Hakainde Hichilema by a significant margin. Although he stepped back from politics after the defeat, he later emerged with intentions to potentially return to the presidential race. In her statement, Tasila Lungu urged the nation to remember her father's commitment to unity, emphasizing his invocation of the national motto "One Zambia, One Nation." The news of Lungu's death has reverberated throughout the country, igniting waves of grief among Zambians.
