LUNGU’S LEADERSHIP LEGACY: A PATTERN OF ABSENCE AND DELEGATION
By Timmy
Former President Edgar Lungu’s leadership style has been a subject of discussion, with some critics arguing that he often delegated key responsibilities to others. According to recent revelations by Amos Chanda, Lungu’s former press aide, this pattern of delegation was more pronounced during certain periods of his presidency.
Chanda recounts that during Lungu’s reign, various individuals took on presidential roles in his absence. For instance, Amos and Kaizar were essentially presidents in their own right, while Kampyongo operated as a “mini president.” Later, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chitalu Chilufya assumed presidential duties. However, the most challenging period for Zambians was Lungu’s final year in office, when Freedom Sikazwe took the reins.
One particular crisis that Chanda had to navigate was when Lungu was on vacation in South Luangwa, and a crisis erupted at Mopani and KCM. With Lungu unreachable, Chanda had to step in to guide the country, making key decisions to prevent catastrophic flooding at Mufulira Mine and potential job losses.
These revelations raise questions about Lungu’s leadership style and his willingness to delegate critical responsibilities.
While it is not uncommon for presidents to delegate tasks, the frequency and significance of these delegations during Lungu’s presidency are noteworthy. As Zambia continues to evolve, it is essential to reflect on the country’s leadership and how it can be improved to better serve its citizens.
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Amos Chanda is being a cow to save his own skin from going to prison. He is lucky that Hakainde spares anyone that sings his praises from being arrested or going to jail. However, after 2026, they can share the same cell.
Reject tribalism, corruption and oppression.
Vote wisely in 2026.
That is your Captain Ibrahim Traore for you Sir, the Zambian version!!!
We can now understand why the huge debt Zambia got through borrowing couldn’t translate to massive national development but individual enrichment.Some roads were done in small pieces they stop, schools and hospitals, houses, universities could not finish.These are the answers why things could not move.Zambians to day find life hard and the blame is shifted to the one who is trying to fix.When those who plandered are taken to court some people cry the loudest saying he is fixing the opposition.We must be honest with each other here.