Former President Edgar Lungu has withdrawn a lawsuit challenging government’s decision to prevent him from travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The withdrawal comes after the Lusaka High Court set 25th September, 2023 as date for hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lawyers representing Mr. Lungu have told the court that the lawsuit was filed as a matter of urgency, however the date set by the court renders the case an academic exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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