FAMILY APPEALS FOR ORDER AS ACCESS TO FORMER PRESIDENT’S RESIDENCE IS RESTRICTED
In a heartfelt and solemn announcement, the family of the late former President has outlined guidelines for the ongoing funeral proceedings, requesting that access to the residence be limited to close family members and a few select national figures.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Sean Tembo, President of the Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) and Spokesperson of the Tonse Alliance, clarified that while the nation is welcome to mourn and honor the late Head of State, logistical and security concerns require that only individuals with prior clearance will be allowed at the funeral house. These include senior members of the clergy, the diplomatic corps, and recognized political leaders.
“This is not to segregate in any way,” said Tembo. “It’s simply to ensure that there is order and dignity as we bid farewell to our dear father and former leader.”
Members of the public, including party supporters and well-wishers, have been encouraged to gather at the party secretariat in town, which will serve as the official public mourning venue. Tembo emphasized that the arrangement was reached in consultation with family members and is designed to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to pay their respects in a structured and respectful manner.
The decision has sparked conversation among the public, particularly regarding the absence of an explicit invitation to senior government officials, including the sitting President. However, family members have reiterated that any adjustments to the program will be communicated transparently and respectfully in the coming days
Across the country, tributes continue to pour in, reflecting the former President’s enduring impact on Zambia’s history and people. His legacy, marked by years of service and a commitment to national unity, is being remembered with deep emotion by citizens from all walks of life.
As the nation mourns, the family has called for peace, respect, and unity.
“Let us remember him not with division, but with the love and purpose he stood for,” Tembo concluded.
Kumwesu Media will continue to follow this story and provide timely updates as the funeral program unfolds.
June 6, 2025.
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It doesn’t stop to amaze the people the way PF and Tonse operate. You have already made some classification and spelt on the people you want a vote from to be a security risk?
MHSRIP former President Edga Chagwa Lungu. ( Former and now Late: president of Zambia from: 2015 – 2021)
To PF/Tonse members. Especially Emmanuel Mwamba, Seon Tembo, Raphael Nakachinda, Given Lubinda and others.
But surely PF snd TONSE mèmbers are a bunch of confused people. Even in a situation like we are in – mouning the former president of Zambia not only PF but Zambia as a Country people like Seon Tembo still behaves as if a funeral is a political rally thing? NO please we have to grow up and respect the dead and the real or immidiate family of the dead to mourn in peace with dignity not this comedy we are seing where every Jim and Jack is now a spokesperson and giving instruments and orders? Awe bane.
Now that, the funeral is under the government as it is supposed to be, very soon we will see the Army taking over on behalf of the Commander in Chief of Zambia Defence Force and INDEED the government of the Republic of Zambia. We will now see the real orderlynes and the foolishness we have been seing will come to an end if not halt. Otherwise wina Azalila because MASOJA when on duty sibamafuna vabupuba. Others will be beaten and we will hear cry babies like Seon Tembo cry the comedian way, because it will strictly be the duty of the Army and selected family members and government Officials .
RESPECT THE DEAD AND THE MOURNING FAMILY PLEASE. ECL IS A STATE PROPERTY EVEN IN DEATH. So masobela iyayi ba PF/ TONSE.
This is seriously, the issue of underating autbority is very risk and dangerous because you will have yiurself to blame because ECL naya no one will accompany him in the grave. So respect him as preparations of his send off are underway. What is important now is for each one of us to reflect and see if what you always do in your/our daily life, push and hate others for, is worth living on because when the owner of life removes or withdraws that which is breathing in each one of us, all that we have be it good mansions, millions of kwachas and dollars in your/our fat bank acciubts and in our homes, luxuary life you are living or vehicles you own and drive. All will cease to be yours and people who did not sweat or work for them will come to be masters and make decisions when yiu are gone – for you even silencing and sidelining your wife and children. This is life.
TIME FOR EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN.
Ecclesiastes 3 verses 1-15.
MHSRIP.
MHSRIEP