. LUNGU
By CHARITY MOONGA –
DISMISSED Patriotic Front (PF) secretary general Edgar Lungu will only state his position on the party’s presidential race after the burial of President Michael Sata.
The party said Mr Lungu, who doubles as Defence as well as Justice Minister, had so far not shown any presidential ambitions, contrary to reports in some sections of the media.
PF director for media and publicity Brian Hapunda said this in a statement issued yesterday.
Mr Hapunda said it was unfortunate that certain media houses were putting his name forward for the PF party presidency without an affirmative response from him.
“After we have mourned and put our great leader to rest, he will officially make his position known to the party and the nation at large,” the statement read in part.
Mr Hapunda said this should also apply to all party members who were harbouring presidential ambitions.
He also described as malicious a media report on the health of Mr Lungu.
Contrary to the assertions made, Mr Lungu was in good health.
Mr Lungu was grateful for the overwhelming support coming from the general populace of the party across the country.
