Northern Province Minister Leonard Mbao Has Visited   Chitimukulu’s Palace to Mourn Wife’s Passing.

Mr Mbao said government was deeply saddened by the tragic loss and joined the Royal Establishment and the people in mourning with the Chitimukulu during this difficult period.

‎Mr Mbao disclosed this when he visited the palace for the Mwine Lubemba in Mungwi district.

‎The Minister said President Hakainde Hichilema and the entire government conveyed a message of condolences to the royal family.

“The death is a great loss not only to the Bemba royal establishment and the Bemba people but also to the nation at large. “he said.

Mr Mbao has called for unity, love, and support for the royal family during this period of mourning.

He further called on members of the public to conduct themselves in a respectful manner and put it to mind that the province was in mourning.

‎“As we mourn our dear departed mother, let us conduct ourselves in a respectful manner despite the many activities taking place in the province. Let us respect this period,” he said.

Meanwhile, Senior Village Headman Koni described the death of Chitimukulu’s wife as a devastating blow to the family.

The traditional leader said the late chief’s wife was a devoted family person who always put her family first.

The senior headman also thanked the government for standing with the royal family during the time of mourning.

‎He added that further funeral arrangements would be communicated by the Royal Establishment in due course.

The wife of the Chitimukulu died in a road traffic accident.