The nation has been plunged into mourning following the announcement of the passing of the Sixth President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The somber news was confirmed by the Lungu family and has since drawn heartfelt condolences from across the country.
In an official statement, President Hakainde Hichilema expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the nation, offering condolences to the widow and former First Lady, Madam Esther Lungu, the entire Lungu family, the Patriotic Front Party, and all its members.
“It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we have been informed of the passing on of the Sixth President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, by his family,” read the statement issued by President Hichilema.
He called upon all Zambians to come together in unity, regardless of political affiliation or personal belief, to honor the memory and legacy of a man who once held the highest office in the land.
“As Africans, and more so as Christians, this moment calls for solemnity, unity, and an outpouring of love and compassion. Let us come together as one people to honour the life of President Lungu,” President Hichilema urged.
In his message, the Head of State emphasized the need for national solidarity, patriotism, and mutual respect during this difficult time, encouraging all citizens to support the bereaved family and uphold the values of peace, dignity, and togetherness that define Zambia.
President Lungu served as Zambia’s sixth president from 2015 to 2021. His leadership and contribution to the nation’s history remain a significant part of Zambia’s democratic journey.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements and national observances are expected to be announced in due course.
May His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu rest in eternal peace.
MHSRIP
There is need for Presidential vaccine in Zambia, there in an outbreak.
What a day! I was following the “White House volcano.” Where Musk has endorsed Trump impeachment push as their fight explodes, is this the end of Tesler? When it was brought to my attention that the Sixth President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu had passedon. My eyes were filled with tears. What’s going on, we can’t be losing presidents at this rate,?
MHSRIP
I couldn’t believe the news when I heard it, so sad MHSRIEP.
You ran a good race Ba Counsel! Time to rest in the presence of our Heavenly father, go there well ba President.
This statement by President HH shows the statesmanship, magnanimity, integrity, leadership and patriotism of President Hichilema.
This President is a dignified gentleman; others would have stoop to petty mindedness.
He is the example that all African leaders should follow
All presidents are dignified when a late passes on !!!
So nothing unusual here
Dear Zedians
No politasatìon during mourning and the overly funeral especially on the day of putting to rest.
Thank you
A nation filled with Hypocrits
Oppostion now truly in trouble, as is Zambia
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couldn’t agree any less… He was literally the last line for open speech, the only person who actually had immunity…. Despite having divergent views with him politically, his voice was particularly important in keeping HH in check….the question is now, who can rattle the sneak without getting the bite?
Too much hatred in Zambia.
May his soul rest in peace…Writers gave also lost a fellow pen mate…May God comfort the Lungu Family.
Levy Mwanawasa,Anderson Mazoka,Frederick Chiluba,Christon Tembo and now Edgar Lungu.
It has become a sad tradition ,many Zambian politicians have passed on in their 60’s.
Erika, Mwanawasa was not even in his 60s yet.
Yes am neither a fan of HH nor late ECL….but at least this is good coming from HH…at the of the day we’re all humans…Thank you HH..but unfortunately just after burial of ECL…then hatred creeps in again….WE NEED TO STAY UNITED EVEN AFTER THE BURIAL
We mourn with you but under your watch, 3 formers have fallen, including the giant KK. We need to break this curse of stressing our former leaders. We enter this world with nothing and eventually we exit leaving everything behind us so what’s all the fuss about. We thank the former president for his unwavering commitment to Zambia. May your soul find and rest in peace.
Wrong KK died when Lungu was President.
RIP president Lungu. Aside from President KK the life expectancy of Zambian presidents is quite low. Almost all of them seem to die from similar metabolic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, cancer etc. In any case, this is a conversation for another day.
@Blago…ECL died of a rare condition that narrows the food pipe!
Indeed a great leader, no wonder most Zambians have started putting his picture on watsapp, FB and others as their profile pictures. RIP
Andie was president for which country … if I had been HH I would have visted ECL when he was hospitalised but hey who am I . Go well No. 6 ask God to forgive us a nation and shower us with His blessings once again as One Z One Nation
Narrows the food pipe ??? we are all aware i’m sure
I think the clip of Sean Tembo wailing loudly will be one of the video clips of the year. We are all touched by the demise of our beloved leader but I think he is more touched. God Almighty, please comfort SET and all of us
A Free Mason discussing Christianity and values? He has already politicized the funeral or mourning by refusing to allow ECL to go to SA for treatment even on his pocket, also by firing the Airport Director for having ECL pass through the Airport without searching him as he went to go as we can now see, to die.