ATTACKS ON ARCHBISHOP BANDA STOPS TALKS BETWEEN LUNGU FAMILY AND GOVERNMENT
By Darius Choonya
Talks between the family of late former President Edgar Lungu and the Government of Zambia have stalled following online attacks against their chosen mediator, Archbishop Alick Banda.
In a statement, the family says certain rogue online tabloids and individuals linked to the government have launched malicious attacks against Archbishop Banda—branding him a criminal and subjecting him to public ridicule and contempt.
The family has stated that such actions have seriously undermined the trust necessary for the success of the mediation process.
They have also raised concerns about the sincerity and coordination of efforts by some government representatives.
Despite the setback, the Lungu family has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the late president is laid to rest in a manner that upholds his dignity and final wishes.
Mr. Lungu passed away on June 5, 2025, and the issue of his burial site remains unresolved.
Both parties had recently agreed to resume talks before the latest developments disrupted the process.
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The government is to be blamed for tolerating this lungu family too much, everyday dancing to their tune whilst the court judgement remains the same why can’t they talk government to government and bring this terrorist to Zambia for burial, he brought confusion while he was still alive and even in his death still confusion has continued, that is the problem when you choose a foreigner to government the country, hope Zambians are learning something from this