MP’s SUSPENSION FOR CALLING HH LIAR IS EXTREME – OYV
OPERATION Young Vote-OYV Executive Director, Guess Nyirenda, says the 30 days suspension from Parliament on Mambilima Law Maker, Jean Chisenga, for calling President Hakainde Hichilema a liar whilst on the floor of the house, is extreme.
Nyirenda tell Byta FM Zambia News in an interview that the decision by the Speaker to suspend Chisenga for that long will deny the people of her Constituency representation in Parliament.
He states that in as much as Chisenga could have used unacceptable language, the punishment is too severe.
Nyirenda suspects an invisible hand fostering the suspension of Members of Parliament from the house.
He has also advised Parliamentarians against using language which goes against the decorum of the Parliament, which is supposed to be a place of honor.
Mambilima Constituency Member of Parliament, Jean Chisenga, was on Thursday morning given a 30 days suspension from attending Parliamentary proceeding for calling Hichilema a liar two weeks ago.
Muchinga Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Banda, had raised a Point of Order against the conduct of Chisenga on March 15, 2024.
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Parliament has standing Orders on which it bases its decisions. This ruling is also consistent with the Penal Code in the laws of Zambia.
There is certain laguage and conduct that if allowed maybe be disruptive in a work place. Insults are not allowed in the Office. Why would we allow that in Parliament. What member enjoy is a form of immunity to allow them to discuss freely issues but we are now getting to a point where in the name of freedom of speech, decor has been thrown out of the window. The amendment of law on defamation of the President, means the office can be disrespected. Lets uphold our traditions if anything. The bible as a christian nation speaks to us about how we should treat those in power/office and elders dispite when they make mistakes.
No it is not extreme. She has to have manners and know how to behave herself in the house of laws. She should not behave like a cadre hurling insults during campaign. Worse he is the head of state. She is a representative of a region and it s people. Dignity please