Son of the late President Micheal Sata is disappointed that the successor of his father, Edgar Lungu, could not show up at the memorial of the fifth head of State.

Speaking at the wreath laying ceremony of the late Mr Sata at embassy park in Lusaka, Mr. Mulenga Sata says the memorial of his father served  as a great opportunity to calm political tension existing within the Patriotic Front party.

He says Mr Lungu owes his presidency to the fifth President Michael Sata.

Noticeable opposition at the memorial service and wreath laying ceremony included Mr. Miles Sampa and Mr. Robert Chabinga who called for unity within the party.

President Hakainde Hichilema says there is no need for unnecessary divisive conversations about the memorial of late President Michael Sata. 

Speaking at the memorial service, President Hichilema says the life and legacy of Mr Sata must be remembered and honoured by everyone. 

President Hichilema adds that Love is a prerequisite for serving the people and that government is committed to carrying on from where President Sata and others left.

And in her tribute, former First Lady Christine Kaseba says her husband’s desire to love others including his enemies is what made him stand out.