MP expelled from the legislature
MP expelled from the legislature
Speaking in Parliament, Atandi questioned the origin of the cash Gachagua carries around and distributes at political gatherings and other venues.Atandi, a member of the Azimio coalition and critic of the Kenya Kwanza government, criticized the government throughout the proceedings for the high expense of living in the nation.
“You see a complete Deputy President carrying sacks of money going to church to offer donations everywhere. This government has permitted corruption in all its ranks. If you are acting corruptly and want the nation to prosper, it will not be possible.
As a result, we need to connect these things so that they function as a whole, he said. However, this resulted in a debate with the acting speaker, Kitui South MP Rachael Nyamai, who urged the lawmaker to either substantiate or retract his statements. “The language you are using is unparliamentary and basing on Standing Order 91, you mentioned Deputy President in bad light and you talked about carrying money in bags,” Nyamai said.
“I want to invoke the Standing Order; responsibility for statement of fact; and I want you to substantiate, retract, or you’re getting ejected out. Are you prepared to apologize and withdraw? “I’m talking about corruption, and there is nothing I can find to take back since it is so obvious. Government employees are acting corruptly, Atandi said. “I want to emphasize that DP is accepting donations while holding millions in a bag. We are aware that the legislation prohibits withdrawals of more than Ksh1 million from an account. Where does he obtain his funds? Nyamai gave the legislator the order to leave the chambers after the statements.
“As the speaker, I cautioned you, but I shall invoke Standing Order 107 1 (F) when a member engages in disruptive conduct by presenting unsupported claims. I command you to leave the House,” she said.
