MAKEBI ZULU SPEAKS WITH EDGAR LUNGU ON THE SAME STAGE

CHITAMBO – Residents of Chitambo district have expressed profound shock and bewilderment following an unprecedented incident at a recent political rally where National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) Vice President, Makebi Zulu, purportedly facilitated the 'speaking' of the late former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The event, which has quickly become the subject of intense local discussion and national speculation, occurred during a campaign stop by the NRPUP in the Central Province. Eyewitness accounts from the rally suggest that Mr. Zulu, a prominent lawyer and politician, engaged in an act that left many attendees questioning the boundaries of political campaigning and respect for the deceased. While the precise method by which the late President Lungu was 'used to speak' remains unclear from initial reports, the implication of a spiritual or technological medium has sent ripples of disquiet through the community. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Zambia's sixth president, passed away on June 5, 2025, after undergoing treatment for cardiac complications in Pretoria, South Africa, making any direct communication from him impossible. The incident has ignited a fervent debate among Chitambo residents and across social media platforms regarding the appropriateness of such political tactics. Many citizens are reportedly disturbed by what they perceive as a disrespectful use of a former Head of State, particularly one who recently departed. Critics argue that such actions exploit public sentiment and potentially manipulate voters by invoking the image or perceived voice of a revered, or even controversial, figure who can no longer defend his legacy or express current views. The NRPUP, co-led by Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu, has been actively campaigning ahead of upcoming elections, positioning itself as a key opposition force. Political analysts suggest that this event, regardless of its true nature, underscores the growing desperation and innovative, alb