Lungu has recently increased his salary and other allowances — the third time since taking office in January last year.
Hichilema described the decision as “outrageous” and “selfish” as the majority of people he said were “suffering”, adding the Zambian leader “enjoys many benefits by virtue of his office”.
“Inflation has increased prices and the cost of living has gone up, meanwhile job losses have seen more and more families destitute and without hope,” he said.
“At such times, a leader must apply austerity not only to the nation but at a personal level,” he added.
In the 2015 presidential elections, Lungu defeated Hichilema. Enditem
Source: Xinhua
