Zambia President Fires Health Minister Chilufya
Zambia’s presidency on Sunday announced the sacking of the country’s health minister, arrested for alleged graft last year but cleared of charges.
Chitalu Chilufya, 48, was held in June following accusations he used ill-gotten gains to acquire property.
A court cleared him of the charges in August due to lack of evidence and he resumed his duties.
But President Edgar Lungu unexpectedly fired the minister on Sunday without given any reason.
“President Lungu has terminated the appointment of Chitalu Chilufya as health minister with immediate effect,” presidential spokesman Isaac Chipampe said in statement.
Chilufya’s sacking comes days after parliament quizzed officials over irregularities cited in an audit of financial statements released last year.
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