Edgar Lungu Elected 6th President after Tightly Contested Election

Edgar Lungu assumed the office of Zambia's 6th president following a closely contested election. Born in Ndola, Lungu's political journey began when he served as a lawyer before entering politics under the Patriotic Front (PF). The election was precipitated by the death of President Michael Sata, creating a vacancy that needed immediate attention. The Patriotic Front nominated Lungu, then serving as Minister of Defense and Justice. The electoral process was keenly observed both locally and internationally, as Zambians went to the polls with a sense of urgency and hope for political stability. Lungu faced Hakainde Hichilema from the United Party for National Development (UPND), his primary competitor. The election results were significantly scrutinized, with tension rising as votes were counted. Lungu emerged victorious, securing 48.3% of votes compared to Hichilema's 46.7%, according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Lungu’s presidency was marked by his commitment to continue Sata's policies, which