Lungu Urges Early Elections in Zambia

Lungu Calls for Early Zambia Vote, Blaming Hichilema for Woes

Former Zambia President Edgar Lungu is stirring the pot, urging citizens to push for an early election.

He’s pointing fingers at his successor, Hakainde Hichilema, known as HH, blaming him for economic troubles and a cholera outbreak.

Lungu’s rallying cry for change has drawn swift rebuttals from the government, defending Hichilema and urging patience.

Lungu’s return to politics after a defeat in 2021 sets the stage for a showdown in the 2026 elections.

Credit: Adapted from BBC

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