Who is Edgar Lungu?
Q: Who is Edgar Lungu?
A: Edgar Lungu is a Zambian politician who served as the country's 6th President from 2015 until 2021.
Q: What political positions did Lungu hold before becoming President?
A: Before becoming President, Lungu held various political positions in Zambia, including Minister of Justice, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Home Affairs.
Q: How did Lungu become President?
A: Lungu became President of Zambia by winning the January 2015 presidential by-election for the Patriotic Front party, following the death of President Michael Sata in October 2014.
Q: Who was Lungu's opponent in the 2015 presidential by-election?
A: Hakainde Hichilema was Lungu's opponent in the 2015 presidential by-election.
Q: When did Lungu begin his first full presidential term?
A: Lungu began his first full presidential term on September 13, 2016, after being elected in the August 2016 election.
Q: Did Lungu win his bid for re-election in 2021?
A: No, Lungu lost his re-election bid in 2021 to businessman Hakainde Hichilema.
Q: How long did Lungu serve as President of Zambia?
A: Lungu served as President of Zambia for six years, from 2015 to 2021.
