The Pan African Parliament (PAP) has sworn in five (5) Zambian parliamentarians. The swearing in ceremony took place in Addis Ababa Ethiopia yesterday during the opening of the 6th Ordinary Session of the Second Parliament.

Those sworn in include; Solwezi Central MP Lucky Mulusa, Mutinta Mazoka of Pemba, Dorothy Kazunga of Kafubu, Davis Mwango of Kanchibaya and Lubansenshi MP Patrick Mucheleka.

The five Parliamentarians will represent the Zambian Parliament at the Pan African Parliament for next five years.

This is according to a statement released to ZANIS by First Secretary for Press at the Zambian Embassy in Ethiopia, Dorcas Chileshe.

Speaking after the swearing in ceremony, PAP president Moussa Idriss urged members to double their commitment and ensure that they advocate for policies which will help address the numerous challenges on the continent.

And PAP Ambassador Jerry Rawlings urged the Pan African Parliament to enhance its image and reputation by taking strong positions on various challenges affecting Africa.

The PAP 6thOrdinary Session of the Second Parliament under the theme,” Transformation of the Pan African Parliament into a legislative Organ” has attracted over 235 members from 47 AU member states.

The five (5) day Session will discuss the State of the African Union, Peace and Security on the continent and the state of Ratification of the African Charter on Democracy, Governance and Elections.

ZANIS

11 COMMENTS

Jeff Mwanza January 19, 2012 At 7:28 am

What are they going to discuss and representing who?????!!!!! They need to ensure service delivery in their constituents!! Lets not waste time.
Analyst January 19, 2012 At 8:55 am

@Jeff Mwanza…mwasambilile isukulu lya kwisa?we have organisations in africa that needs each member country to have a representation.the appointed MP’s wont go and live in ethiopia,they will be living in Zambia and go whenever they are called to represent zambia……also check your spellings…….ATI CONSTITUENTS!!!!!!!is it a new word…its CONSTITUENCIES BRO……..EASTERNERS…AWE MWANDI!!!!
mpinganjira zeb January 19, 2012 At 9:09 am

Which Mutinta Mazoka is this, the widow of the founder and former UPND President, Anderson Mazoka????
Mwanawakwitu January 19, 2012 At 9:24 am

@ Analyst don’t even be quick to point out uchisungu. A bemba teaching an easterner how to speak English really do you want to go down that route? You will lose. Pan Africanism with no goverment yes! This is hog wash.
Kwekwe January 19, 2012 At 9:43 am

Congulations to all those who have benn appointed. Does this mean Zambia produce credible MPs??????????
Analyst January 19, 2012 At 9:50 am

Easterners supporting each other…..granchildren of RB…..
TK January 19, 2012 At 11:24 am

@Analyst, constituents is not a new word, residents of a constituency are constituents.
Shimaini January 19, 2012 At 11:29 am

Congrats to Hon. Kazonga and group. we hope they will represent African interests well. all the best and please do not just doze in that august house but be active members.
blackbull January 19, 2012 At 12:06 pm

why?.its bemba every where.
Son of Africa January 19, 2012 At 4:51 pm

That is a progressive step – Parliamentarian legislating on continental issues. That is a worthy aspiration…
POLITICAL OBSERVER January 20, 2012 At 4:27 pm

How is the selection process done?