THE SIXTH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE FOURTH PARLIAMENT OF THE PAN AFRICAN PARLIAMENT KICKS OFF


The Sixth Ordinary Session of the Fourth Parliament of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) kicked off today May 7, 2018 in Midrand, Republic of South Africa with the swearing in of seventy one African Parliamentarians as new members of the Parliament. In his opening remarks, PAP President His Excellency Roger Nkodo Dang welcomed the newly sworn in parliamentarians noting that the theme of this session is “Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation”

For the first time, a five member delegation from Morocco was sworn in, marking the admission of that country into the continental parliamentary body. Among those sworn in today (as part of the South African Parliament delegation) are Hon. Julius Maleme, leader of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters and Hon. Mandlesizwe Mandela.

Julius Maleme’s swearing generated some applause given his role as leader of the Opposition at the South African Parliament. It is believed that his presence at PAP will mark a new era in the economic emancipation of the African continent.

The guest of honour is the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat who delivered the key note address. There were messages of solidarity from various dignitaries including the First Lady of Zimbabwe who served as a member of the Parliament and is now leaving following the election of her husband as President of Zimbabwe.







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