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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wandayi",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Speaker. Even though the direction that the vote on this Motion will go is clear, I must go on record that we cannot, as a House, afford to apply the law selectively. We cannot live in selective amnesia. What is the purpose of Parliament asking for the opinion of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission? Is it for academic purposes? Is it a mere ritual? This is the first time the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission has given a qualified opinion. For a long time, we have been complaining that they have not been emphatic enough in their responses to Parliament’s inquiries. There is no doubt whatsoever that under the law, especially under Article 73(2) of the Constitution – and given what the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recommended – despite his eloquence, passion and competence, hon. Mututho cannot be given this job. It is important that we go on record that even though we love hon. Mututho, given the law and the precedent that has been set in this House, he cannot be given this job. Just the other day, the CEO of the IEBC was sent home because he was The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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