ECL FAMILY DENIES SECRET TALKS WITH HH OVER LUNGU’S REMAINS
…….“WHO IS HH TALKING TO?” – Lawyer Makebi Zulu Responds to President’s Claims
By Mast Reporter
The family of the late former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu has dismissed claims by Republican President Hakainde Hichilema that there are ongoing “quiet engagements” between State House and the Lungu family over the late leader’s burial.
Speaking on behalf of the Lungu family, lawyer Makebi Zulu said no such discussions have taken place and challenged the Head of State to clarify who he has been speaking to, if indeed any engagements exist.
“We are not aware of any negotiations or engagements, formal or informal, between the family and the government,” Zulu stated. “So the question we must ask is: who exactly is the President talking to?”
President Hichilema, during a recent media briefing, had claimed that his administration was in behind-the-scenes talks with the Lungu family regarding the handling of the late former president’s remains and related arrangements. The statement was widely interpreted as a sign of thawing tensions between the two camps.
However, Zulu’s remarks appear to directly contradict that narrative, casting doubt on the authenticity of the president’s claims. He maintained that the Lungu family has not been approached through any official or unofficial channel and remains unaware of any outreach efforts.
“We find it concerning that such statements are being made without actual consultation,” Zulu said. “Issues surrounding the late president’s legacy and final rites are deeply personal and national they deserve honesty and transparency.”
Zulu further cautioned the government against politicizing Lungu’s death or using it as a tool for public relations. He insisted that the family remains open to respectful and formal dialogue if the government has genuine intentions.
“As a family, we are not interested in media stunts. We are interested in dignity, closure, and truth,” he added.
The conflicting statements have stirred fresh controversy, further complicating an already sensitive national issue. Observers now await a clarification from State House on who is representing the Lungu family in the alleged “quiet engagements.”
As the public and political stakeholders continue to weigh in, the question remains: If the Lungu family is not talking to President Hichilema then who is?
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Who is Hakainde talking to indeed? Hahahaha.
Rumour has it that a sangoma bodyguard has gone blind.
Christianity 1 vs Freemasonry 0.
“HE THAT DIGS HOLES FOR OTHERS, SHALL HIMSELF BE BURIED IN THEM”. -EDITH NAWAKWI.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
Wonder if on christianity there is such thing as hatred. Whether you hate HH or not he is our head of state. He will preside over state matters just like ECL did. Awe nifimba upoke for real. Get used to it and Indeed we shall vote wisely in 2026. Never backwards to filthy junkies who are full of hatred and devoid of decency
Try to ask HH himself, maybe he can tell you the person or people he is talking to, otherwise we are fed up and tired of that issue, we just want Lung’s remains to be buried. HH is not a person who can just wake up one morning and cook up a story of having secret discussions with some Lungu family members. If MZ doesn’t know those people is not a proof enough that there are no discussions, after all he is just a family spokesperson.
We are now tired of this family.Let them do whatever they want with Lungu`s remains, if they want to cook so be it.