{"id":308049,"date":"2026-09-01T03:06:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maravipost.com\/?p=308049"},"modified":"2026-09-01T03:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:07:43","slug":"picture-story-lusaka-for-hichilemas-inauguration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maravipost.com\/picture-story-lusaka-for-hichilemas-inauguration\/","title":{"rendered":"PICTURE STORY: Lusaka  for Hichilema\u2019s inauguration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-<\/strong>National Heroes Stadium was bustling on Tuesday morning as thousands gathered for the swearing-in of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some supporters arrived as early as 03:00 to secure seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security was tightened, traffic diversions were in place, and event officials were deployed across the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crowds came from across Zambia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reports indicate buses were organized from North-Western Province and other regions to bring people to the capital. Many attendees wore party regalia and carried flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ceremony is a constitutional transfer of power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hichilema takes office after winning the August 13 election with 2,965,326 votes. His closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, received 1,856,217 votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inauguration has drawn strong regional and international representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Botswana President Duma Boko confirmed attendance, and Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa was also expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China is represented by Xian Hui, President Xi Jinping\u2019s Special Envoy and Vice Chair of the Chinese People\u2019s Political Consultative Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United States sent Frank Garcia Jr., Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, who met Hichilema on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulatory messages have come from China\u2019s Xi Jinping, India\u2019s Narendra Modi, Turkey President Tycep Erdogan, Kenya\u2019s William Ruto, Namibian President Netumbo Ndaitwah, Rwanda\u2019s Paul Kagame and other African leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event is taking place amid domestic political tension. Mundubile has rejected the election result and alleged irregularities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He, running mate Makebi Zulu, and 16 others are detained at Mukobeko Maximum Security Prison on treason charges linked to a national security investigation. Mundubile denies the allegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Government and electoral authorities maintain that the transition is lawful and proceeding according to the constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside Heroes Stadium, delegations gathered as the stands continued to fill ahead of the swearing-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday marks the start of Hichilema\u2019s second term. 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