By Merlyn Mwanza
Former president Edgar Lungu says he could not have taken human rights and anti-corruption activist Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa for a hired gun if he had met him much earlier.
In a note following his interaction with Dr Sishuwa, president Lungu revealed that he always read what Dr Sishuwa wrote but had difficulties appreciating the writings.
“In retrospect, we should have met much earlier, maybe I could not have taken you as a hired gun,” president Lungu stated. “It was a pleasure meeting you in person for the first time. I enjoyed our enlightening and thought provoking conversation.”
The former president stated that his interaction with Dr Sishuwa revealed differently, saying there were many lessons and interactions will continue.
“Otherwise I read all your writings, although I had difficulties appreciating the motive for the reason I referred to,” stated Lungu. “Best wishes my brother with your research. You are welcome any time. Let’s continue talking.”
Tweeting, Dr Sishuwa tweeted that the search for historical truth sometimes “takes us to the most unlikely sources. I had an insightful discussion with former president Edgar Lungu as part of my research into 2021 elections and transfer of power.”
