{"id":53382,"date":"2023-12-07T19:02:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T19:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/upnd-governments-response-to-allegations-of-harassment-against-former-president"},"modified":"2023-12-07T19:18:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T19:18:09","slug":"upnd-governments-response-to-allegations-of-harassment-against-former-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/upnd-governments-response-to-allegations-of-harassment-against-former-president","title":{"rendered":"UPND Government\u2019s Response to Allegations of Harassment Against Former President"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>In recent times, allegations of government harassment against former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu have stirred public debate and concern. These claims, coupled with warnings of potential turmoil in the country, have prompted Acting Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson,Hon Makozo Chikote to issue a statement denying any such harassment and setting the record straight on the treatment of the former President and his family.<\/p>\n

Respect for the Former President:<\/b><\/p>\n

The UPND government maintains that it has consistently respected and upheld the institution of the former President, as mandated by the country\u2019s laws. This respect extends to various aspects of the former President\u2019s status, including privileges and entitlements. The government\u2019s stance aligns with established legal norms.<\/p>\n

Immunity Privilege:<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the key points the government emphasizes is that the immunity granted to former President Lungu is a privilege extended exclusively to him. This privilege does not apply to any of his family members. It is imperative to distinguish between the legal status of the former President and that of his relatives.<\/p>\n

Due Process for All:<\/b><\/p>\n

The statement emphasized the principle of equality before the law, stating that if any family member of the former President is suspected of wrongdoing, they, like any other citizen, are subject to investigation and other due legal processes. In this context, the rule of law prevails.<\/p>\n

Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law:<\/b><\/p>\n

Furthermore, the government reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all Zambian citizens, including the former President. The government considers itself bound to ensure that legal standards and principles are upheld, irrespective of one\u2019s status, in the interests of justice and fairness.<\/p>\n

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