Dr Guy Scott will act as President during the transition period leading to elections to be held in 90 days.Dr Scott,the seating Vice president takes over as acting president of Zambia following the death of President Michael Sata who died in London last evening.
Justice Minister Edgar Lungu who has been acting as President since President Michael Sata left the country for London for medical treatment has told a media briefing that Dr Scott will act as president.
Mr Lungu explained that the constitution allows the vice president to act as President in case of a vacancy in the presidency.
Mr Lungu has since appealed for calm as the nation mourns the Head of State.
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