Flip-Flopping Took Centre Stage
Lusaka | July 3, 2025
Late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s family spokesperson, Makebi Zulu, has refuted claims that meaningful negotiations have recently occurred between the family of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu and the Zambian government.
He states that in the past negotiations authorities repeatedly shifted their positions on key issues, making it difficult to reach a lasting agreement.
Speaking live on SABC, Mr. Zulu began by extending condolences to the people of South Africa following the reported death of former Deputy President David Mabuza. He then addressed the ongoing impasse surrounding the burial of Zambia’s sixth Republican President, which has become a subject of national concern.
“Lately, there have not been any negotiations with the government,” Zulu stated.
“You may be aware that President Lungu passed on the 5th of June, and from the 6th of June, we engaged in conversations with the government. But every time we thought we had found common ground, the government changed its position on matters that were of concern to the family and indeed, issues that were of concern to the deceased himself before he died.”
Mr. Zulu emphasized that while the family initially entered the talks in good faith, they were left increasingly frustrated.
“The problem we had was the government repeatedly shifting goalposts. Agreements would be made, only to be unmade the next day. This not only dishonors the memory of President Lungu, but it also puts the family in a very difficult position,” he said.
The revelation comes at a time when public anxiety and political tension continue to mount over the unresolved burial arrangements for the late former Head of State. President Lungu’s legacy, both contested and revered in various circles, remains central to the debate over how and where he should be laid to rest.
While government officials have maintained that they are open to dialogue, Mr. Zulu insists that the family has yet to see genuine efforts or consistent engagement to bring the matter to a dignified conclusion.
Mr. Zulu’s comments are expected to add pressure on President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration to demonstrate greater transparency, sensitivity, and resolve in dealing with the matter.
Honestly, what did we do to deserve having pathological liars in government? Makebi can not lie in this matter because Hakainde would arrest him using his draconian oppressive cyber laws. So he is telling the truth.
Why is Hakainde such a liar? Why??????? The man has no shame at all, even at his old age.
REJECT TRIBALISM, CORRUPTION AND OPPRESSION.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
This is the most relevant some lawyers have been in their life and they are milking it…..enjoy it while you can. After burial you shall be put in your place. No wonder senior lawyers dont respect you. You have shown your hair dying immaturity at international level. PF will never accept you to take over the party plus your American citizen client is disqualified to stand as president. And your killer brother shall pay for his actions
That man has got bad heart no wonder his young brother ended up killing gutila muleya,just listen to what he is talking full of himself.
DO NOT USE A CORPSE TO UNCHAIN YOURSELVES FROM THE SHACKLES OF CORRUPTION.
KNOWING THAT THE MAN THAT HAD THE BACK BONE AND MUSCLE TO DELAY INCARCERATION HAS GONE OR RELOCATED, YOU KNOW YOUR HOME IS JAIL AND YOU WANT TO FLIP THE COIN AND THINK ZAMBIANS CAN’T SEE THROUGH YOUR SCHEMES.
YOU ARE EVEN TRYING TO REVIVE THE CHILDISH NAREATIVE THAT HH IS A MASONIST WHEN ALL ZAMBIANS KNOW THAT HH IS A BETTER CHRISTIAN THAN THOSE THAT CLAIM TO BE HOLY.
THE RECORD HAS SHOWN THAT PF QUALIFIES TO BELONG TO THE UNDER WORLD MORE THAT UPND BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE KNOWN BY THEIR ACTIONS.
HOLDING ON TO A CORPSE AND USING IT TO ARM-TWIST THE PRESIDENCY IS RATHER DEMONIC.
WHAT IS IT THAT YOU PEOPLE ARE HIDING?
IT IS STRAIGHT FORWARD, 5 PASSPORTS, FAKE NAMES OR IS IT REAL NAMES, MURDEROUS GANG ETC.
VERY CONTROVERSIAL AND MYSTERIOUS FELLOWS WHO BELIEVE IN BLACK MAGIC.
WHAT WAS FAITH MUZO DOING AT COMM HOUSE AT THE DEVIL’ HOUR?
What negotiations? Is it a business deal? The government tried to bend backwards to accommodate the Lungu family, but there were shifting goalposts all the time. New conditions were arising all the time, meaning they had their agenda from the beginning.
This man is trying to create ground for seeking asylum in SA. Zambia has become too hot for him. His grandmaster is gone, his brother facing murder charges back home. The man is very troubled. You can have the corpse, the government has your brother, your blood relative. Come and represent your brother if you are really serious about talking on behalf of family members.
The government was to make their submissions in court on 3rd July 2025, then the family on the 4th July, 2025. We await a report on whether this was done.
Then some more court issues on 18th July ,2025 and follow up submissions, and judgement on 4th August, 2025.
This is what I know.