IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE : Ramaphosa objects to evidence leader over grudge claim as litigation threats loom
The President’s spokesperson dismissed claims of delaying tactics, saying some politicians used appeals to avoid going to prison but ‘the sky is falling when the President chooses to exercise his rights for procedural fairness’.
The impeachment committee of South Africa's Parliament faced potential litigation over the choice of an evidence leader, in a development that raised concerns about the fairness of the process. President Cyril Ramaphosa objected to the selection of advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC, alleging a conflict of interest due to Madonsela's past interactions with the ANC.
However, the President's spokesperson dismissed such claims, stating that some politicians used delays to avoid facing consequences for their actions, but the President's right to procedural fairness should not be questioned. The impeachment committee voted to seek legal advice on the matter, despite concerns from some opposition parties about the potential for ongoing litigation.
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