EDGAR LUNGU HAD CHALLENGES OF PAYING FOR BILLS – MAKEBI ZULU
“We had no money,” said lawyer Makebi Zulu, the family representative of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, as he recalled the struggles the former Head of State faced in accessing medical care.
According to Mr Zulu, Mr Lungu’s widow, Esther Lungu, would often express concern over the lack of funds for her husband’s medical procedures.
However, Mr Zulu said the late former President always responded with optimism.
“He would always say, ‘We’ve always managed. Remember, there have been times when we had no money, but we always managed. Don’t lose hope.’ Those were always his words,” Mr Zulu said.
Speaking during the memorial service in South Africa, Mr Zulu expressed gratitude to those who supported Mr Lungu’s medical expenses and stay in South Africa.
“Thanks to those who supported the late former President with his medical bills and stay in South Africa. Your support was not in vain, even though he has passed on,” said Mr Zulu.
He also extended his support to individuals who were dismissed for facilitating Mr Lungu’s travel, stating that he was aware some people had lost their jobs in the process.
The family representative also thanked those who visited them in South Africa and those who inquired about Mr Lungu’s condition.
Meanwhile, several members of the Patriotic Front (PF) party traveled to South Africa to attend a special funeral service for the late President Lungu, who died in that country.
Acting PF President Given Lubinda urged the government to honor President Lungu’s final wish by allowing his funeral to proceed without hindrance.
Mr Lubinda called on all Zambians to honor the late former President’s legacy by embracing love and unity.
“Let us honor President Lungu’s memory by loving one another,” Mr Lubinda said.
He expressed sadness over the government’s delayed announcement of Mr Lungu’s passing, questioning whether it reflected deep-seated animosity towards the late leader.
Mr Lubinda also lamented that the late former President was denied medical attention, despite his contributions to expanding healthcare access for many Zambians.
“He built airports but was denied the chance to use them. He gave many people access to medical attention but was denied the same opportunity,” Mr Lubinda stated.
And former South African High Commissioner to Zambia, George Twala, described the late President Lungu as a great leader who loved Zambia, acknowledging his humility and willingness to learn from his mistakes.
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Paying bills??? what about the $ Ester gave to her niece. Don’t fool people please. We are wise than you.
If money to pay bills is short, it’s perhaps time to return home to Zambia and save on the cost of staying in South Africa.
Makebi, you are a Lawyer. You certainly know the meaning of decency. Practice it. Don’t turn this moment of mourning into an Opera. Let’s be serious for once. Who on earth do you think would agree with your statement that Lungu struggled with medical bills? You see, the more you say such things the more we believe that this man led a very bad life and was less of the man we thought he was. You mean, he started off from Zambia knowing he did not have enough money?; a person quoted for gifting people hundreds of thousands of USA dollars, massive land, numerous luxury vehicles ect? Come man don’t insult our intelligence as a country. Actually waya sana. You are now begining to irritate some segments of society. You are now holding the body of the Sixth Republican President hostage in a foreign land. Have a conscious for once and do the right thing. Bring that body home so as Zamabians we kick start the process of doing the right things; burying President Lungu with dignity, the peace part of it you have already taken away.
There is a limit to which people will sympathies with you especially if you are playing with their emotions, you shall find that down here, people have moved on if you delay.
lawyer-family-spokesperson? Akumunzi ali kuni? Meaning kuliye akumunzi, so munzi siuli mu Zambia? No uncle, no grand-whatever and Tasila is the funeral leader, hello Malawi! do you hear me?
Lungu couldn’t pay his bills because if he did he would have exposed himself for stealing all the money from mother Zambia.
Chagwa was simply a king size CHIKALA
Hope he is rotting already, imbwa
Abena birthright and your immunity. Ukanya amafi yangombe next year when we fire your messiah.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
What about the gifts he gave to the wife and children, where is the money from his salaries of seven years,you are joking Mr
Makebi zulu please do not take advantage of the mourning period to mock zambians. We know money was never a challenge to lungu family. There are still cases in court against his family members proving this.