WHAT LIKELY WILL BE EDGAR LUNGU’S JUDGEMENT?

 WHAT LIKELY WILL BE EDGAR LUNGU’S JUDGEMENT?


✍️ By Silent Observer


As the legal battle over the burial of former President Edgar Lungu unfolds, many are asking: What will the court decide?


While the final judgment rests with the bench, we can make an informed prediction based on legal precedent, constitutional law, and African customary practices. Here’s what is most likely:



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🔹 1. THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK


The court will likely examine laws such as the Presidential Emoluments and Benefits Act and the Burial of Presidents Act to determine the state’s legal authority over the burial of a former Head of State.


✅ If Lungu is officially recognized as a retired Republican President, the state may be empowered to handle the burial with national honors — unless the family clearly declines in writing.


❌ If he’s not recognized as a retired president (due to ongoing political activity or unresolved status), then the court could decide the state has no right to impose its protocols.



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🔹 2. THE FAMILY VS. THE STATE


In African tradition, families have deep emotional and cultural rights over burial rites.


But the court may rule that when it comes to a former Head of State, the burial becomes a national issue, not just a family matter.


➡️ Likely ruling: The court might compel both parties to find a middle ground, allowing the state to honor Lungu while respecting the family’s cultural values.



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🔹 3. CONDUCT OF BOTH PARTIES


If the court finds that either side escalated tensions—through public statements or bad-faith actions—it may issue a warning or rebuke.


Clear communication and mutual respect will likely be emphasized.



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🔹 4. PUBLIC INTEREST AND PRECEDENT


This case will set the tone for how Zambia handles future presidential funerals.


Expect the court to stress unity, dignity, and national decorum, warning against political division over such sensitive matters.



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🔹 LIKELY OUTCOME?


✅ A balanced judgment that recognizes both:


The state’s duty to honor a former president


The family’s right to oversee burial customs



The court may affirm the state’s constitutional responsibility, but urge it to collaborate meaningfully with the family—unless legal grounds clearly permit otherwise.



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📌 In Summary:


> “The burial of a former Head of State is both a family matter and a national one. The court urges all parties to work together in the spirit of dignity, law, and respect for the deceased.”




💬 What’s your view on this unfolding case? Should the state or the family have the final say?


#EdgarLungu #ZambiaPolitics #PresidentialBurial #NationalUnity #SilentObserver #CourtRuling #ZambiaNews



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