Zambia ex-President Edgar Lungu banned from 'political' jogging - BBC News

Police tell Edgar Lungu to stop his runs alongside supporters as they amount to "political activism".

1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Andy Luki jrImage caption, Ex-President Edgar Lungu's weekly jogs have been attracting the attention of curious onlookersBy Wycliffe MuiaBBC News Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has been warned against jogging in public, as police describe his weekly workouts as "political activism".

His Saturday runs with ordinary members of the public and supporters of his Patriotic Front (PF) party have been attracting a lot of attention.

Mr Lungu has been told to seek police approval for future jogging events.

The police order comes amid speculation that he will make a bid for the presidency in 2026.

A police statement said that the PF's failure to alert them of "public gatherings or demonstrations... amounts to a breach of the law. This is to ensure public safety."

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