Zambia is in mourning following the death of its Sixth Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, who passed away earlier today. The news has sent shockwaves across the nation, with political figures, supporters, and citizens alike expressing deep sorrow at the loss of a former Head of State who led the country through a pivotal era in its democratic journey. Dr. Lungu’s passing marks the end of a significant chapter in Zambia’s political history, and tributes are beginning to pour in as the country comes to terms with the loss.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE PATRIOTIC FRONT ON THE DEMISE OF ZAMBIA’S SIXTH PRESIDENT, DR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU
Thursday, 5th June 2025
Sixth President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu has passed on.
The former President, who has been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa, died today on Thursday, 5th June 2025 at Mediclinic Medforum Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa.
Chawama Member of Parliament and daughter to Dr. Lungu, Hon. Tasila Lungu-Mwansa confirmed the sad development.
And lawyer to the family, Hon. Makebi Zulu confirmed the sad development but stated that members of the family were in the process of being informed.
President Edgar Lungu served as Zambia’s Sixth Republican President from 26th January 2015 to August 24th, 2021.
Details and funeral arrangements will be communicated later.
Issued by:
Hon. Given Lubinda
Acting President
Patriotic Front
MHSRIEP……….
Did not have to happen the way his post presidency happened……
Let that be a warning to would be presidents, the presidential retirement package is more than enough
MHSRIP
FWD2041
I will not even shed a tear, at all. So many Zambians were humiliated and killed by the late heartless Lungu
No one is asking another to shed a drop of tears. Even when the blameless Son of Man died some spiritual and political leaders didn’t feel sorrowful. Whether brain washed or selfconviction, the former president has died with many people on his side: those who are willingly ready to mourn him with respect, honour and affectionate love. He ran his race.
rip.
How can you say that?
I don’t think its the right time for that my leader.You might have lost someone during Ba Lungu s reign. But this is the time to mourn and pray for him so that God can have mercy for Ba Lungu.As Africans, we don’t talk about someone`s short comings when they have departed and can’t defend themselves. We have all sinned brothers but it’s the living who can ask for mercy on behalf of those who have gone RIP
Given lubinda and his cohorts should be ashamed of themselves…..You were using an ailing ECL to rescue your political fortunes. The man would have lived longer in retirement.
The state house must be a ghost house.
Zambia does not mourn this corruption infested president.
He died due to complications of corruption.
What a shame, Zambia will never get her back.
I for one will celebrate today.
Kalaba for president after HH
Only indoshi and the likes of Lucifer celebrate death. Why not just keep your mouth shut??
How can you say that on such an occasion? Be african and be human
Let God take care.As much as we were against his corrupt ways,its not the right time my leader to point fingers at someone who just left us.I still believe that you have that forgives and compassion within you my leader.We are just human after all
Be african and be human ????
Vilified in life and forgiven in death Is not our way
The saddeness is we have lost an opposition member who would have drawn huge crowds/voters
this leaves us in a very sorry state
Go well Mr President. We all have gremlins but at least you loved your country. Politics aside, you will always be remembered for handing over power peacefully in line with our moto ‘One Zambia One Nation’ some will only remember you for the bad but in death we say thank you for your service to our beautiful country Zambia.
@ My Zambia you are full of wisdom.
@ BOOMWHATEVER
But why are you even reading about his death….please keep your devilish mind to yourself….no one cares whether you shed a tear or not….and for you when you die only flies and maggots will know about your death…..Satana wamuntu iwe…And am not even PF
Zambian politicians dying in foreign hospitals is a sad statement on the nation’s comatose health systems.
@ My Zambia you are full of wisdom.
Lungu was evil person and a thief period. Why pretend otherwise. Does death cleanse anybody from evil deeds? He legitimized stealing by his bombs mwibala narrative. He cancelled meal allowances in universities only to give faith Musonda over 65 million kwacha for one night stand
Sorry I will not mourn Lungu as former president but will mourn him as a person. Truth be told that’s one person out of Zambia’s development road