Kudos to President Hichilema and the family of late former president Edgar Lungu
By Sishuwa Sishuwa
I am delighted that the family of late former president of Zambia Edgar Lungu and representatives of President Hakainde Hichilema have ironed out their outstanding differences and struck an agreement on the transportation of his remains from South Africa to Zambia next Wednesday, on his funeral programme, and on the date of burial – 23 June.
I particularly commend former first lady Esther Lungu, family spokesperson Makebi Zulu, and former minister of mines Richard Musukwa for their decisive role in securing this desirable outcome.
I further commend President Hichilema for finally stepping up to provide the required leadership on this critically important matter; Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa for his exemplary dedication, professionalism and conduct throughout the difficult negotiations; and Northmead Assembly of God Church Bishop Joshua Banda for what he did yesterday!
Oh, how invisible the works of some people among us! Their real honour comes by way of knowledge of the truth, the whole story that they know and with an inner smile, they narrate it fully to no other but their conscience.
One day, the full account of the behind-the-scenes story that produced this extraordinary conclusion shall be told. When that happens, we may come to learn that what we know about people is only what we think we know about them.
It is rarely the truth. If we knew the truth, our relationship with them would dramatically be different.
My fervent prayer is that all parties in this matter will hold to their agreements and the guarantees they have given each other for the betterment of Zambia.
Sishua Sishua, for once just shut up. You are supposed to be an academician but look at you. Deeply involved in partisan politics. Join PF or Tonse Alliance and play from there.
Yes, I am also pleasantly surprised that Hakainde has backed down. This shows that he is maturing as a president. But only time will tell, but for now, I commend his actions. May we continue seeing more positive actions from the president from now until he leaves office next year.
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I know is not your first language, but please try to listen carefully and slowly. The secretary to the cabinet was clear that the funeral procession would be presided over by President Hakainde Hichilema. I don’t know where to get you information that the president will not be present. Please pay attention before you mislead yourself.