The Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) has announced that former presidents would retain their retirement benefits even if they remain active in politics, should the party form government. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka where GPZ unveiled what it described as a reset of its vision, party president Jackson Silavwe said the party plans to amend the law governing benefits for former heads of state. He described the current framework as unfair and in need of reform.
Silavwe explained that under the party’s proposed policy, former presidents would continue to receive their pensions and privileges regardless of whether they stay politically active or retire from public life. “Former presidents have already earned their pensions through their service. It is unfair to deny them what they rightfully deserve,” he said.
He added that former heads of state should be treated with dignity and recognised as important contributors to national governance rather than viewed as adversaries. It is essential to treat them as integral members of our governance system rather than enemies of the state,” Silavwe said. He further stated that President Hakainde Hichilema would continue to receive full benefits even if he remained active in politics after leaving office.
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“I would like to assure the outgoing president, President Hakainde Hichilema, he will not lose his benefits. Whether he decides to remain in politics or retire, he will still enjoy his full retirement package,” Silavwe said. The GPZ’s reset vision maintains that all former presidents should continue to receive full benefits as a matter of fairness and respect, regardless of their level of political participation.
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