Government has disclosed that it is intensifying efforts to ensure that former President Edgar Lungu is laid to rest before the August 13, 2026 general elections.
Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha told Phoenix News in an interview that the matter remains a priority for government, with both legal and negotiated avenues being pursued to achieve closure ahead of the elections.
Mr Kabesha explained that on December 23, 2025, the former first family was granted permission by the Supreme Court of Appeal to lodge an appeal, with a deadline of February 11, 2026, to file a notice and grounds of appeal in the relevant court. He said government is prepared to respond should the family proceed with the appeal.
In addition to court processes, Mr Kabesha said government has continued engaging the Lungu family through negotiations aimed at reaching an out-of-court settlement.
He further disclosed that any agreement reached through the ongoing discussions would be formalised through a consent order to be filed in court. This, he said, would bind all parties, reduce the risk of future disputes, and provide a durable and enforceable resolution that respects the rule of law while offering closure to both the family and the nation.
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