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President Hakainde Hichilema has cautioned opposition leaders against using the funeral of the late President Edgar Lungu as a platform for political attacks or to reopen old wounds for personal gain.
He emphasized that the period of mourning should be one of peace, dignity, and unity—not political opportunism or provocation.
Speaking on Friday after signing the Book of Condolence at Belvedere Lodge in Lusaka—just a day before the end of the national mourning period—President Hichilema explained that the delay in repatriating and arranging a befitting burial for the late Sixth Republican President was due to ongoing consultations with the Lungu family to reach a mutually agreeable decision.
He urged Zambians to draw inspiration from his own conduct, saying mourning should not be marred by hooliganism, insults, or unnecessary political tussles.
“Mourning is not about hooliganism, insults, insinuations, or fighting—it’s a time to reflect, show love and unity, and pay respect to the departed,” President Hichilema. We offer our sincere condolences to the family of the Sixth Republican President,” he said.
The Head of State also warned political opponents against treating rivals as enemies, especially during sensitive times such as funerals.
“Let us not use such moments to gain political mileage. We must not wage war against one another,” he said.
President Hichilema also advised citizens not to allow themselves to be provoked by inflammatory remarks circulating on social media and in public discourse during the mourning period.
“I am watching what’s happening on social media, I am listening to what is being said across the country. But we will address those matters after the funeral. Now is the time to mourn,” he said.
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