After six years in power, Lungu announced his retirement in 2021 after losing the presidential election to Hakainde Hichilema. However, he made the decision to go back into politics, which contributed to set the stage for a brutal 2026 presidential contest.
According to government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa, the former president has already been informed that his retirement perks and privileges would be immediately withdrawn.
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