The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) strongly condemns the actions of individuals or groups who are allegedly withholding the body of the late Edgar Lungu, an act which has delayed national mourning and likely to disrupt the planned official burial.
It is clear from the foregoing that there is a deliberate and calculated intention to embarrass the Head of State, undermine the authority of the Government, and sow confusion across the country. These actions represent a serious threat to national unity and order during a critical period of mourning.
We believe this is not merely an act of defiance, but a treasonous attempt to usurp state power through indirect incitement and the encouragement of public unrest. Such behavior is tantamount to sedition and must not be tolerated.
The RPP is calling for the immediate arrest of all those involved in this disgraceful and dangerous act. Their actions are alarming the nation, creating discontent, and fuelling speculation, all while the country is in a period of grief and reflection.
Furthermore, the economic consequences of this unnecessary turmoil during national mourning have been significant.
We also view this as a deliberate act of sabotage, intended to disrupt the work of the government and create uncertainty in its operations. These are not mere political disagreements; these are actions designed to destabilize our country.
The RPP stands firmly with the rule of law and calls upon the relevant authorities to act decisively. The peace, dignity, and order of the Republic must be preserved.
Issued by:
Simangile Magodi
RPP National Women Secretary, Simangele Magodi
Calm down. The truth will prevail in the end, there is no secret under the Sun.
Looking at the highest level of ignorance being exhibited here and in broad day light by this non existent party called RRP with no followers. Dr Kaunda tried very hard to eliminate ignorance in Zambia but zero. Arrest using which law?
I would advise the family to do what they have to do. The state has no constitutional right to impose themselves on this funeral including the President. The family is not breaching any law. Respect their wishes please. Those who are saying they are tired, you can buck off
Things must be done in rightfully means not what is happening now.
Spot on the truth will be known
the holier than thou will be found out !!!
Ha ha ha ha! Arresting olila malilo!
This RRP party which does not exist but just gets invited to national events just to eat food even says this is sabotage. Sabotage to who? You who is trying to hijack the funeral of ECL is sabotaging the process. Do people come and dictate things to you when there is a funeral. Let the family dictate terms, they used to live with ECL. For you yes he was your President but you just used to see him on TV
#Respect the wishes of the family and the INSTRUCTIONS left by ECL please
Ignorance and no idea what treason means. Why is this party member from this ka ntemba party embarrassing herself. Completely Blank. There is no constitutional provision giving the state any powers over the family.
They will be arrested after the funeral….
Woooooooo
Simangile is a stupid woman who suffers from debilitating for of political megalomaniac. ARRESTING THE FAMILY USING WHICH LAW??? The family knows what they are doing and this so called Government knows very well what they did to ECL. Umungulu mama muleke
UPND ARROGRANCE
Who is the puppet master
Who is RPP?
Message approved
Zulu is a like a Zambia bed bug. Y’all just buckle up. Just imagine if the number of tribes was just 2 or 3. Ignorance by PF has been seen all over the world. My co-worker who’s into world politics been monitoring this craziness pa Zed and it has been very difficult to face him.
Yestarday i discover myself more people in zambia are still behind we can`t keep malilo 4 a long time let us burie first after burial we sit down and solve the issues everything starts with people and with people no one is 100% we`re all stumble
Malilo has not been kept long. In west Africa we bury between 3 to 6 months, so what is one month. Though I am not from here, I advise the government to heed to family directives. Every where in the world it is family first even if the man is a former head of state
Yestarday i discover myself more people in zambia are still behind we can`t keep malilo 4 a long time let us burie first after burial we sit down and solve the issues everything starts with people and ends with people no one is 100% we`re all stumble
I think our incoming former President for next year should just be told to stay away. It is not good to gate crush to any event, especially where the constitution does not even compel you to do attend
Upnd have been using RPP to do dirty talk for grz. Ever since the HRC Commissioner was challenged to resign and not bite the hand that feeds her, Raura has gone ballistic against the opposition pf. She also called on the State to invade the PF secretariat and chase mourners from there. On the delayed repatriation of mortal remains, she asked, What do you want to do with that body, kansi? as a smoothener to government. The RPP National Women Secretary, is of the same insensitive view. Such utterances are very divisive, dangerous and undemocratic.