Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:51:17 +0000 By CHARLES MUSONDA THE suspension of 48 UPND MPs from the National Assembly has been applauded by different sections of society with the MMD advising the opposition lawmakers to be serious and not use Parliament as a playground. Patriotic Front Chief Whip Richard Musukwa described the ruling as the manifestation of the impartiality of the office of the Speaker. He pointed out that although the ruling party had six rulings that went against them, they respected the outcome. “We are not like our friends who only think democracy works when they win and cry foul when they are on the losing side,’’ he said. And lawyer Hobday Kabwe says Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini’s decision to suspend the MPs demonstrates that Zambia’s governance system is anchored on the rule of law. Meanwhile, New Congress Party (NCP) president Pastor Peter Chanda has welcomed the suspension, saying it is […]
