THE CITIZENS FIRST ON THE DESECRATION OF THE SIXTH REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT'S MORTAL REMAINS.

 

Citizens First President Harry Kalaba says it is deeply troubling news of an alleged forceful access to and movement of the mortal remains of our late Sixth Republican President, Dr. Edgar Lungu, from a morgue in South Africa.

 

Mr. Kalaba says this heinous act and lack of sober judgement is not only injurious to the dignity of humanity and the late former President's family, but it is also a grave misrepresentation of who we are as the people of Zambia.

 

He says the sanctity of the dead is a value held across all cultures, traditions, and faiths.

 

Mr. Kalaba says to violate that sacred trust in such a brazen manner is morally reprehensible and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.

 

He has warned the perpetrators of this despicable act:, adding that such lawlessness will not be tolerated.

 

Mr. Kalaba says the UPND government does not just owe the Zambian people an apology, but much more, it owes the South African government and it's citizens an even bigger apology for the shame of dragging them into this embarrassing impasse to the point of having them cited for contempt in their own courts of law.

 

He says this is not merely a criminal matter, it is a moral outrage of the highest order.

 

Mr. Kalaba says what makes this situation even more alarming is that it has now escalated beyond one man's obsession to have access to President Lungu’s mortal remains, to rattling of relations between Zambia and the Republic of South Africa.

 

He says what began as a national tragedy is fast becoming an international incident, and this should concern every Zambian.

 

The Citizens First President says as a nation that proudly proclaims itself a Christian nation, this development is not only embarrassing but wholly unacceptable.

 

Mr. Kalaba says it is a dark and shameful day when the remains of a former Head of State can be subjected to such indignity.

 

He says even more disturbing is the timing, adding that on one hand, the President was busy appearing holy and sanctimonious while hosting Bishops on the eve of a National Prayer Breakfast Day, an event that is meant to foster unity, reconciliation, and spiritual reflection.

 

Mr. Kalaba says one cannot ignore the painful contradiction this presents.

 

He has called upon all Zambians, especially true worshipers and followers of Christ, to reflect deeply on what is unfolding before Zambian.

 

Mr. Kalaba says this is not merely a political issue; it is a spiritual one.

 

Mr. Kabala says this is a moment for solemn reflection, repentance, and intensified prayer, saying Zambia must not lose its soul.

 

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