Silent MPs should forfeit one month of their salary

A report by Mzalendo Trust Executive showed that more than 25 MPs have never uttered any word in parliament. It is a shame and serious action should be taken, for instance that they should forfeit one month of their salary.

Parliament plays a central role in the country’s constitutional order. It is the institution mandated to pass legislation to facilitate the implementation of the constitution and to serve as a watchdog on behalf of the public. Constituents send MPs to parliament so that the legislator can play the dual roles of defending the interests of those that elected them and at the same time contribute to issues of national importance.