No Disputes Expected in Mpezeni Succession Process…

Senior Advisor to the late Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, George Zulu, says he does not expect any disputes in the succession process for the next Paramount Chief of the Ngoni people. Speaking on ZNBC TV1’sUpdateprogramme, Zulu said the selection of a successor will follow the established customs, traditions and royal lineage of the Ngoni Royal Establishment. He explained that the responsibility of identifying and choosing the next traditional leader lies with the royal family elders, who are mandated to ensure that the rightful heir is selected in accordance with tradition.

“There will be no disputes because the process is well guided by the royal family tree and customary procedures that have been followed over the years,” Zulu said. He urged members of the public and the Ngoni people to remain calm and allow the succession process to unfold naturally without interference. Zulu also paid tribute to the late Paramount Chief Mpezeni, describing him as a humble, dedicated and selfless leader who served both the Ngoni people and the nation with distinction.

He said he was privileged to have known the late traditional leader from a young age and witnessed firsthand his commitment to leadership and community development. According to Zulu, messages of condolence continue to pour in from across Zambia and beyond, reflecting the respect, admiration and influence the late Paramount Chief commanded during his reign. Meanwhile, Security Advisor to the late Paramount Chief, Dr.

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Solomon Jere, has called for peace, unity and harmony during the mourning period. Jere said the late traditional leader deserves a dignified and fitting send-off that reflects his contribution to the Ngoni people and the country. He urged mourners to maintain the spirit of unity and peaceful coexistence that characterises the annual Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony as they mourn the passing of the revered traditional leader. Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief from traditional leaders, government officials and members of the public, who have described his passing as a great loss to the nation.

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