Zambia’s Ex-President’s Funeral Dispute Resolved

A dispute between the Zambian government and the family of late former President Rupiah Banda has been resolved, allowing funeral plans to proceed.

The disagreement centered on the burial site. Banda’s family had requested that he be laid to rest at the Embassy Park presidential burial site in Lusaka, a place reserved for former heads of state. However, this request initially met resistance from the government.

Eventually, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango confirmed that an agreement had been reached to honor Banda’s final wishes. She announced that Banda would indeed be buried at Embassy Park, following the intervention of President Hakainde Hichilema.

The late president, who served from 2008 to 2011, passed away in 2022 but was temporarily buried at his farm in Eastern Province, pending a final decision. The delay in moving his remains had caused growing frustration among his relatives, who felt the delay was disrespectful to his legacy.

President Hichilema emphasized the importance of respecting the former leader’s contribution to Zambia’s democracy and national development, stating that his burial at Embassy Park was both fitting and deserved.

The final reburial ceremony is now scheduled, with state support promised for a dignified and respectful occasion.


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