By Ollus Ndomu
Groundbreaking as Zambia’s former First Lady, Mama Esther Lungu gets arrested, finding herself at the center of a high-stakes legal drama that has gripped the nation.
On this fateful Wednesday, 6th September 2023, the political landscape of Zambia has been rocked as Esther Lungu, along with four others, face the long arm of the law.
The charges brought against this once-revered figure are nothing short of stunning – theft of not one, but three motor vehicles, including a Mitsubish Canter, a Toyota Alex, and a Toyota RunX; but this is not all; the allegations don’t stop there.
In a twist that has left the nation in disbelief, the group also stands accused of the theft of a Certificate of Title for a property in Libala, linked to both Elizabeth Chanje Phiri and Hannah Patel.
The timeline of these alleged offenses is equally astounding, spanning from May 2022 to September 2022. What could have led a former First Lady to become embroiled in such a complex and audacious scheme during this time remains a mystery, leaving the nation clamoring for answers.
Adding another layer of intrigue to this sensational story is the involvement of police officers who initially acted on Mrs. Lungu’s complaint and later helped execute the recovery operation.
The names of these officers read like a who’s who in law enforcement: James Phiri, Moses Lungu, Catherine Banda, Kapambwe Lungu, and Ray Chisulo. Their roles in this unfolding saga are sure to raise questions about the extent of their involvement and whether they were unwittingly caught in a high-stakes game.
