Zambian President, Edgar Lungu Collapses At Defence Day Event
On Sunday, at the 45th Defence Force Day Commemoration and Investiture ceremony, Zambian President Edgar Lungi fainted.
According to a statement released by the President’s Principal Private Secretary, Simon Miti, and published by Lusakatimes on Sunday, the incident occurred, but the president recovered quickly.
The statement read, “The President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, this afternoon experienced sudden dizziness whilst officiating at the 45th Defence Force Day Commemoration and Investiture Ceremony.
“His Excellency recovered immediately and walked to the official car and returned to his residence at State House.
“The President wishes to assure the general public and all concerned citizens and the international community that he is well and has continued to discharge his duties as Head of State, Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force.”
