Edgar Lungu vs John Compton

Edgar Lungu won the presidential by-election following the death of President Michael Sata. He defeated Hakainde Hichilema in a close race, becoming the 6th President of Zambia.

Lungu won a full five-year term in the general election, again defeating Hakainde Hichilema. The election was marked by opposition allegations of irregularities and a disputed constitutional court ruling.

Lungu's government arrested opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema on charges of treason after his convoy failed to give way to the presidential motorcade. Hichilema was held for several months before the charges were dropped.

Lungu was defeated by Hakainde Hichilema in the general election, receiving 38.3% of the vote against Hichilema's 59%. He conceded defeat, marking the first peaceful transfer of power to an opposition candidate in Zambia since 1991.

Compton founded the United Workers Party (UWP) in 1964, which became a dominant political force in Saint Lucia. The party advocated for economic development and eventual independence from Britain.

Compton implemented policies to develop Saint Lucia's tourism industry, including infrastructure projects and incentives for foreign investment. This transformed the economy from agriculture-dependent to tourism-driven.

As premier, John Compton negotiated Saint Lucia's independence from the United Kingdom on February 22, 1979. He became the first prime minister of the newly sovereign nation, earning the title 'Father of Independence'.

After losing the 1979 election, Compton led the UWP to victory in the 1982 general election, returning as prime minister. He served until 1996, overseeing economic growth and regional integration.

Compton returned to power at age 81, winning the 2006 general election. He became prime minister again but died in office in 2007, ending his long political career.