OPPOSITION MPs CHALLENGE SPEAKER'S RULING
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MPs from the opposition, arguing that while the speaker's decisions must be respected, a presiding officer must first give members an opportunity to be heard before making a ruling.
MPs from the opposition, arguing that while the speaker's decisions must be respected, a presiding officer must first give members an opportunity to be heard before making a ruling.
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Michael Mulunga has tabled a motion calling for the removal of National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office.
Mulunga argued that the Speaker had failed to discharge the duties of her office in accordance with Standing Rule 27.
Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has motivated a budget allocation for the National Assembly of close to N$400 million.
Of this, N$5 million is earmarked for development projects.
The National Assembly's activities have been structured under two main programmes.
The new speaker of the 8th Parliament of the National Assembly, Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has emphasised the need for unity, accountability and a focus on service delivery during an interview with nbc's Inside the Chambers programme.
The Speaker of the House, Professor Peter Katjavivi, addressed the concerns surrounding MP Jerry Ekandjo's Notice of Motion, providing an explanation of the sequence of events.
The National Assembly Speaker, Professor Peter Katjavivi, has appealed for respect among parliamentarians.
This follows the opposition MPs' two-day walkout in the House last week.