Zambia: Gary Nkombo Denies Ever Lobbying for Presidency

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Gary Nkombo Denies Ever Lobbying for Presidency

Gary Nkombo, a Zambian political figure, has denied ever lobbying for the presidency. He responded to allegations that he sought support for a presidential bid. Nkombo dismissed the rumors as baseless and reaffirmed his commitment to his current role.

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