Chief Chitimukulu Thanks Government, President Hichilema for Support Following Wife’s Death
By Current Zambia
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government and President Hakainde Hichilema for the emotional and financial support rendered to him following the death of his wife, Bernadette Mwamba.
Ms. Mwamba died last Tuesday after being involved in a tragic road accident, an incident that has plunged the Bemba Royal Establishment into deep mourning.
Speaking when Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma and Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane paid a condolence visit to his palace in Mungwi District on Tuesday afternoon, the Paramount Chief said he was deeply touched by the solidarity shown by the Head of State and the government.
Chief Chitimukulu said he was honoured to receive personal messages of condolence from President Hichilema, Vice President Mutale Nalumango, senior government officials, and fellow traditional leaders across the country.
He noted that the gestures of compassion and unity had helped ease the pain of his loss and provided comfort during a very difficult time.
The traditional leader further revealed that the passing of his wife comes barely a year after he lost his two sons, describing the period as one of the most painful chapters of his life.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma assured the royal household that Government stands in solidarity with the Chief and the entire Bemba Kingdom during this time of mourning.
He said the loss of a spouse is
painful and encouraged the Paramount Chief to draw strength from God as he walks through the journey of grief.
Minister Lufuma emphasized that the nation mourns with the Chitimukulu and remains committed to supporting him throughout the bereavement period.