Africa-Press – Tanzania. The Parliamentary Privileges, Ethics and Powers Committee told the National Assembly on Tuesday the committee had found the Kawe MP guilty of three counts of defamation to the parliament, members of parliament and the leaders, intent to create confusion between the government and the parliament.
It said the parliamentarian had exhibited gross misconduct and failed to substantiate his statements with evidence.
The Committee Chairman, Emmanuel Mwakasaka said the committee was shocked by the MPs’ action during their meeting.
He said the legislator was equally not remorseful for his actions and therefore the committee members recommend to the Parliament to endorse the recommendation.
National Assembly Speaker Job Ndugai said all the statements made by the MP were uncalled for especially for a such leader.
“The punishment is very minimal,” Ndugai said warning that the parliament would, however, institute grave punishment in case the MP does not change his course of action.
UKONGA MP Silaa found guilty too
The Parliamentary Privileges, Ethics and Powers Committee has found Ukonga lawmaker Jerry Silaa guilty for making false statement in the public and lowering status and respect of the Parliament
The Committee has therefore suggested that the MP should be banned from attending two consecutive parliamentary sittings as well as stripping him the Pan African Parliamentary (PAP) membrership.
“The Committee’s decision on the punishment of MP Jerry Silaa for lying that MPs are not paying tax, and before the Committee he has not admit or regret on the offense, the Committee has found him guilty,” said the Committee’s chairperson, Mr Emmanuel Mwakasaka
