MK Party members to be sworn-in in Parliament
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Former President Jacob Zuma’s MK Party says they have e decided to send their members to Parliament to be sworn in after boycotting the first sitting two weeks ago.
The party publicly came out on several occasions saying they do not accept the results that declared by the IEC.
“The MK Party is pleased to announce that its 58 Members of Parliament will participate in the swearing-in ceremony in Parliament on 25 June 2024. This follows a period of critical reflection and strategic consultation within the party leadership, subsequent to our initial boycott of the parliamentary sitting in protest against the rigged and fraudulent elections held on 29 May 2024.”
“We wish to clarify that our decision to take the oath of office does not, in any way, signify an acceptance of the May election results. The MK Party steadfastly maintains that the elections were marred by massive election irregularities, rigging, and outright fraud. We are continuing to challenge these results through appropriate legal channels.”
While still contesting the result, the party says the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as the President in Parliament during the first must also be declared null and void.
“Moreover, the MK Party does not recognize the legitimacy of the previous parliamentary sitting, during which Cyril Ramaphosa of the DANC coalition was elected as President.”
“We are actively pursuing legal avenues to have this sitting declared illegitimate, upholding the principles of democracy and justice as enshrined in Section 46(1) of the Constitution.”
The members will be joined former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa also to be sworn in.
