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Patriotic Front (PF) acting President, Given Lubinda, says the exact date of former president Edgar Lungu body’s arrival was still unknown, and that the public will be informed once the details were confirmed.
The government had initially stated that the body of the late president Lungu who died on June 5, 2025 in Pretoria South Africa, would arrive on Wednesday.
Speaking at the PF Secretariat in Lusaka on Monday when the opposition United Front paid their last respects to the late former President, Lubinda stated that the burial programme had also not being finalized.
He said the family to the late President had communicated to the PF Central Committee that it was uncertain on the date on which his body will arrive in Zambia.
Lubinda stated that the uncertainty surrounding the arrival date had led to a lack of programming for the buriql despite the government having commenced the clearing of the grave site at Embassy Park.
“The party will follow the family’s guidance and inform the public accordingly, as of now we are just waiting. I know the Secretary to the Cabinet has announced that Belvedere will be the gathering place for mourning,” he said.
Lubinda insisted that the PF Secretariat would remain as the party’s official gathering place for mourning in respect of the wishes of the party members who want to mourn their former late president.
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He said members of the Patriotic Front, opposition parties, and citizens were invited to visit the party secretariat to pay their respects.
“A condolence book will be opened at the party secretariat and at the former President’s residence, where close family members are hosting guests,” Lubinda said.
He also announced that Books of Condolence will be sent to all provinces to allow people to pay their respects, acknowledging that not everyone can visit the secretariat.
Lubinda also dismissed reports of unsanitary conditions at the Secretariat due to the large crowds who have flocked the area to mourn their departed leader.
“We have ensured that the gathering place sanitary conditions is a priority, and the public is encouraged to visit despite some concerns,” he said.
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