Opposition parties have raised concerns about impartiality and adhering to constitutional principles following the election of Rise Mzansi Chief Whip, Makashule Gana, as the Impeachment Committee chairperson.
ANC Chief Whip in Parliament, Mdumiseni Ntuli, said that the election of Rise Mzansi Chief Whip, Makashule Gana, as chairperson of the Impeachment Committee was the right choice for the ANC.
Ntuli addressed the media on Wednesday, in which he addressed the Government of National Unity (GNU) perceptions and also hit back at the calls for the National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, to recuse herself from the proceedings relating to the work of the Impeachment Committee.
“The ANC Parliamentary Caucus welcomes the constitution of the Section 89 Impeachment Committee, including the election of its chairperson. The committee has a mandate to investigate allegations that President Cyril Ramaphosa may have breached the Constitution and his oath of office.
“The multi-party 31-member committee includes nine ANC members, and we have no doubt that it will conduct its work in a non-partisan manner, in line with Parliament's oversight responsibilities as outlined in Section 55 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. This process is essential to ensuring that the Executive and organs of state remain accountable,” Ntuli said.
