The Commission of Inquiry has established that:
Initially, the President had designated Richard Chimwendo Banda to represent him at the funeral. This was because the Vice President had not yet notified the President of his return from South Korea, where he was delegated to represent the country at a summit.
Later on, there was communication between the Vice President’s office and the Secretary to the President and Cabinet. During such communication, Dr. Lucky Sikwese, a Principal...