Lungu drops Army Commander Mihova, his Deputy
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President Edgar Chagwa Lungu (right) watches as Zambia Army Commander Lt. General William Sikazwe (left) signs on the oath of office documents during the swearing in ceremony at State House in Lusaka on Monday,December 31,2018. PICTURE BY SALIM HENRY/STATE HOUSE ©2018
In a NewYear’s changes, President Edgar Lungu has terminated the contract of Zambia Army Commander, Lt. General Paul Mihova and his Deputy Maj. General Jackson Miti.
Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations at State House, Amos Chanda announced shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the new Army Commander, Lt. General William Sikazwe.
He said the decision to drop the army commander was done in exercise of powers vested in the President under article 92(1) of the Constitution.
In his place President Lungu has appointed Brig. General William Sikazwe as new Army Commander.
President Lungu has also promoted Brig General Sikazwe to the rank of Lieutenant General with immediate effect.
President Lungu has also dropped Deputy Army Commander, Maj. General Jackson Miti.
A new replacement will be announced for the Deputy Army Commander in due course.
