LUNGU LEFT ZAMBIA FOR FEAR OF PERSECUTION, REVEALS WIFE ESTHER
Former First Lady Esther Lungu revealed that her husband, the late former President Edgar Lungu, left Zambia fearing persecution by the current government.
Upon his departure without official clearance, Mr. Lungu knew he couldn’t return.
Mrs. Lungu says the current administration mistreated her husband and the former First Family, accusing them of owning crime-linked property.
She claims Mr. Lungu was stripped of state benefits and reduced to a private citizen after making political remarks.
He faced gross human rights abuses, including public vilification, restrictions on his freedom, infringement of his right to assembly, and denial of medical care, amounting to a deprivation of his right to life.
In this context, Mr. Lungu wished President Hakainde Hichilema not attend his funeral.
These revelations are in Mrs. Lungu’s submissions in a legal matter where the Zambian government seeks to repatriate Mr. Lungu’s remains.
Mr. Lungu died on June 5, 2025, in South Africa after being diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer.
Zulu is misleading this woman big time.
Makebi is misleading this ignorant woman.Its very wrong manipulating someone using her ignorance to exploit her
HAAMUSONDA, we heard you the first time. Your lies are duly noted. But repeating that lie, as you have done, does not turn it into a truth.
“HE THAT DIGS HOLES FOR OTHERS, SHALL HIMSELF BE BURIED IN THEM”. -EDITH NAWAKWI.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
Indigo Tyrol = chikala cha wiso
Which Haamusonda are you referring to Mr Haa something? Am only seeing Musonda here and commenting.
ECL was never summoned by the law enforcement agencies because the pandura box had not yet been opened ? By him running away and the wife confirming the husband’s wrong doing if at all it true is very unfortunate. Why is the south African government keeping such people ? Where is Julius Malema and others to help us with this issue.
Our African traditions and our Christian faith discourage us from mocking the deceased or celebrating someone’s death. Furthermore, our Lord Jesus Christ instructs us to love and forgive those who wrong us.
In contrast, the former late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu was not a victim of persecution; rather, the government was merely investigating his family’s assets and wealth, which were acquired through dubious and unverified means. This cannot be classified as humiliation or persecution.
Additionally, the return of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to active politics was intended to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema and ensure his defeat in the 2026 elections. The actions and involvement of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu in politics were not conducted in good faith but were aimed at creating turmoil for the UPND government. During his presidency, he publicly ridiculed and mocked President Hakainde Hichilema, claiming he would never become the president of Zambia. Numerous other offenses he committed against President Hakainde Hichilema are well-documented, highlighting his cruelty and dictatorial governance during his time leading the PF government.
The late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu and his family were aware that the wealth they accumulated was illicitly obtained. When law enforcement agencies investigate suspicions of criminal activity, it should not be interpreted as persecution or witch-hunting; rather, it is a standard procedure in criminal investigations.
Is there a different set of laws for ordinary citizens and the elite in Zambia? Should high-ranking political figures, whether in office or after leaving office, be exempted from scrutiny regarding allegations of misconduct? Are we suggesting that presidents and their families are immune to prosecution? Why are individuals using the death of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu as a shield against prosecution or as a means to assert their innocence in court?
The Bible clearly says that sinners runaway without any one chasing them. Even their shadow becomes a monster. This is it. Lungu had failed to accept the reality of life. These positions are very temporal. Making matters worse, HH remained quiet, leaving the Lungus guessing. This was too much for ECL….. He should have just approached HH for talks, but as usual PF stubbornness
The more the family puked the more they open up themselves to scrutiny. This woman’s claims are bogus and they will be torn in piecese in court.
This coming from someone who went to the US leading a delegation contingent of 22 people to collect retired Fire tenders at government expense when she never had any official position in government. I think government has a right to demand that she pays back the money she had used on that trip. She can’t claim to be clean with all this hanging around her name. She should be shameful of even opening her mouth.
Does this unhinged woman have access to legal aid sure mwebantu ? Moyibi Zulu is tying her in strange notes. From medical services to political asylum to chainama hospital.