Edgar Lungu gives a press briefing on July 6, 2017 at the Zambian
State House in Lusaka. DAWOOD SALIM / AFP
Zambia’s presidency on Sunday announced the sacking of
the country’s health minister, arrested for alleged graft last year
but cleared of charges.
Chitalu Chilufya, 48, was held in June following accusations he
used ill-gotten gains to acquire property.
A court cleared him of the charges in August due to lack of
evidence and he resumed his duties.
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But President Edgar Lungu unexpectedly fired the minister on
Sunday without given any reason.
“President Lungu has terminated the appointment of Chitalu
Chilufya as health minister with immediate effect,” presidential
spokesman Isaac Chipampe said in statement.
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Chilufya’s sacking comes days after parliament quizzed officials
over irregularities cited in an audit of financial statements
released last year.
The reports allege the health ministry misused $17 million of
public money meant to fund rubber gloves, condoms and medical
kits.
Several opposition party leaders and civil society groups had
since been calling on the president to remove him from office.
Chilufya has not yet responded to the accusations.
The minister is considered a potential candidate for
presidential elections in August this year if Lungu is barred from
running.
The president insists he will stand for a third term despite
repeatedly failing to amend the southern African country’s
constitution in order to do.
AFP
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