Edward Makayi, a 35-year-old Zambian who
is studying engineering at a privately-owned
university has been arrested for allegedly
insulting President Edgar Lungu and some
of his government officials on Facebook.
According to Zambian police spokesperson
Esther Mwata Katongo, Makayi is accused of
creating a Facebook account under fake
names and defaming the president.
She added that he is also accused of
defaming some government ministers,
members of the governing party, the
President’s press aide and the head of the
Zambian police.
The defendant is in custody. He is scheduled
to appear in court on Thursday, July 27,
2017.
