Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:52:27 +0000 SPEAKER of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini cracked the whip yesterday on 48 opposition UPND Members of Parliament, suspending them for one month from the business of the House, for disrespecting President Edgar Lungu. And the Speaker has found a prima facie case against UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema for making disparaging remarks against the Speaker that he was behaving like a PF cadre. In a rare development, the Speaker has referred the case to Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja to investigate and if found with a case, ask Attorney General Likando Kalaluka to prosecute the matter. This is a damning indictment against UPND and its leadership which puts the opposition party in an extremely awkward position. Although some people might feel the Speaker’s ruling against the 48 MPs was slap on the wrist, considering the gravity of their offence, the punishment sends a strong message to the […]
