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Patriotic Front (PF) faction Vice President, Given Lubinda, has announced the party’s plans to hold a memorial service for Zambia’s fifth President, Michael Sata, at the Cathedral of Child Jesus, ahead of the official service organised by the state.
According to the programme for the 10th memorial of the late President, the official service will take place at the Anglican Cathedral in Lusaka, with President Hakainde Hichilema as guest of honor.
In a media briefing on Sunday, Lubinda invited PF members to attend the alternative service in green attire to honor Sata’s legacy.
“We are grateful to the Catholic Church for allowing us to hold a service at the Cathedral of Child Jesus. All who loved the late President should join us tomorrow,” Lubinda stated.
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He also dismissed alleged detractors who criticized PF’s decision to hold a separate service, asserting that the party remained committed to celebrating Sata’s life.
President Sata passed away on October 28, 2014, in a London hospital.
Government protocol mandates state involvement in the first, fifth and 10th anniversaries for Presidents who pass away while in office.
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