Guy Scott becomes President of Zambia in wake of Sata’s death
New Zambian President, Guy Scott. PHOTO/File
Vice President Guy Scott was become the President of Zambia on Wednesday, after Michael Sata succumbed to an undisclosed illness, throwing the Southern African nation into unexpected political turmoil.
“Dr Scott will act as president of the Republic of Zambia until the country goes for a presidential by-election” said Eric Lungu, Zambia’s defense minister.
Lungu stood in as acting president for Sata when the late leader went to hospital for medical treatment.
The election to choose a permanent successor to Michael Sata will be held in 3 months, according to Lungu.
Scott is the first white politician to lead an African nation since FW de Klerk, who worked with Nelson Mandela to end the apartheid regime in South Africa.
Source: AFP/Reuters