Former Zambia's President Stripped Off Retirement Benefits and Privileges 

President Edgar Lungu following his decision to return to active politics. Mr Lungu lost the presidency to Hakainde Hichilema in 2021, after which he announced his retirement. <br />The former president has already been notified about the immediate withdrawal of his retirement benefits and privileges. <br />Government spokesman Cornelius Mweetwa says it was clearly stated in the law that former presidents who returned to politics would lose their benefits. <br />Mr Mweetwa said the former leader would now be treated with equality of the law just like any other senior citizen of the country.<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement</a>