According to report reaching oyogist.com, the Zambian presidency has reportedly announced sacking of the country’s health minister, Chitalu Chilufya, over alleged fraud.
The minister was arrested in June, 2020, after being accused of using public funds to amass a fortune for himself but was later cleared by the court, of all charges leveled against him.
Surprisingly, the Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, unexpectedly fired the minister on Sunday without given any reason for his sack.
According to a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Isaac Chipampe, he stated, “President Lungu, has terminated the appointment of Chitalu Chilufya as health minister with immediate effect.”
