The family of Edgar Lungu, the former President of Zambia who died last year, has refuted allegations that he was poisoned, a claim currently under investigation by South African authorities. Lungu, who passed away in June at the age of 68 while receiving treatment in South Africa, has not yet been buried due to ongoing legal disputes involving his family and the Zambian government regarding the circumstances of his death. The investigations have created a complex situation, with Lungu's remains still held in a morgue after months of being in limbo.

Lawyers for the Lungu family have stated that they are cooperating with the South African Police Service, responding to multiple subpoenas regarding the inquiry into the poisoning allegations. They have characterized the claims as unfounded and without merit, asserting that their clients stand firmly against the notion that Lungu was poisoned. This legal battle is further complicated by the family's concerns about the police requests involved in the investigation, which they claim have added unnecessary delay to the resolution of the situation.

The implication of these developments not only affects the family’s closure but also raises questions about the potential political ramifications in Zambia. Edgar Lungu's presidency and the events leading up to his death have already been subjects of contention, and if the investigations were to substantiate any wrongdoing, they could trigger significant reactions both in Zambia and in the geopolitics surrounding medical care and investigations in South Africa. The family’s rejection of the allegations reinforces their stance and adds a layer of complexity to the narrative surrounding Lungu's legacy and circumstances of his death.