27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
That is a lesson because we should have been able to detect what was to happen in case the elections were stolen, rigged or if a dispute arose. So, I think the planners or those who were in control were partly to blame for what happened. That is because a lot could have been saved. When the violence started, quick action could have been taken before it spread. That could have prevented a lot of property from being destroyed. It could have prevented lives being lost and things could have come under control within a very short time. The main ...
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, for allowing me time to complete my contribution.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
The actions of the police left a lot to be desired. When they went into action, they did not do it in the proper way; they became participants.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the last thing I want to talk about is the people who were mentioned as having planned, or participated in, the violence. Those names need to be investigated thoroughly, and such people given a chance to defend themselves.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Many people have spoken about impunity. This is something we need to be serious about and should stop it. We should not just talk about it. We talk about and yet it happens just like corruption. Those involved in corruption are doing so with impunity. Those causing election violence are doing it with impunity. The cause of everything is impunity; so, we must be serious and stop impunity, which we talk about all the time. It has become a very familiar thing, so that nobody is thinking of taking action.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
With those few remarks, I beg to support the adoption of the Report.
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16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the hon. Member to say that a majority of Members in this House are sleeping?
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10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I think it is in the opinion of many hon. Members that we have heard what has been said. Could you call upon the Mover to respond?
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9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very serious issue, which is rampant in the TSC. Many teachers have suffered because of unauthorized deductions from the payslips without their knowledge and it looks like the Assistant Minister is not aware. I would like to know what measures he is going to put in place to stop that practice, which seems to be taking place due to collusion by TSC officers?
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9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended - (c) in Subclause (1) - (i) in paragraph (k), by inserting the words "at least two shall be of either gender and" immediately after the words "of whom"; (ii) in paragraph (l), by inserting the words "who shall be the Secretary of the Board" immediately after the words "appointed under Section 12"; (d) in Subclause (2), by deleting the words "under Subsection (1)(b)(j)" and substituting therefor the words "appointed under paragraphs (b) to (j) of Subsection (1)"; (e) in Subclause (3), by ...
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