Opposition parties want Parliament to act on Phala-Phala scandal
Opposition parties represented in Parliament have met to discuss Parliament’s role in holding President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable for the Phala-Phala farm saga.
The Democratic Alliance (DA), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), National Freedom Party, African Transformation Movement (ATM), United Democratic Movement (UDM), African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) held the meeting on Wednesday.
EFF spokesperson Leigh-Ann Mathys says all parties have agreed that Ramaphosa must be held accountable as a matter of urgency.
“We are unanimous that the President must be held accountable as a matter of urgency and no delays, distractions and procrastination should be permitted.”
The opposition parties have also expressed their unhappiness in the manner that National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has dealt with the issue.
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“In an effort to protect our constitutional democracy Parliament must hold Ramaphosa accountable for the violation of laws, in terms of what happened at Phala Phala, which implicated him,” add Mathys.
“The Public Protector as a matter of urgency, and as required by law, should release the report on the Phala Phala investigations.
“Opposition parties will request a follow-up meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly to discuss all accountability issues including the usage of a secret ballot for motions of no confidence.”
