Emmanuel Banda, the Member of Parliament for Petauke, has been suspended from the National Assembly for a period of 30 days following a complaint lodged by Clement Andeleki, the Member of Parliament for Katombora, regarding a defamatory video circulated on social media.
The suspension stems from a video in which Mr. Banda made allegations accusing the National Assembly of suspending opposition MPs to facilitate the misappropriation of funds. The video prompted Andeleki to file a complaint with the Speaker of the National Assembly.
In her ruling, Malungo Chisangano, the First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, declared that Banda’s actions constituted a breach of parliamentary privilege and contempt of the House. Chisangano emphasized that Banda’s remarks cast a negative light on the integrity of the National Assembly, labeling them as unbefitting of a member of parliament and potentially damaging to the institution’s reputation.
Chisangano further expressed her hope that such behavior would cease, cautioning Banda against further misconduct. The ruling was delivered amid an attempt by Banda to disrupt proceedings, leading to his expulsion from the House.
The suspension serves as a disciplinary measure aimed at maintaining order and upholding the decorum of parliamentary proceedings. Banda’s suspension highlights the importance of maintaining civility and respecting parliamentary procedures, reminding MPs of their responsibilities as elected representatives. The PF MP has been suspended from Parliament at least 3 times in the last 4 months.
In November 2023, MP Emmanuel Banda was one of 17 PF members of parliament suspended for a period of 30 days. The suspension, followed an incident of misconduct that took place during a parliamentary session.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, announced the suspension, which she described as a response to “unparliamentary behavior” and a breach of the house’s decorum and integrity. The lawmakers’ actions were widely seen as a protest against the Speaker for purportedly denying them an opportunity to speak.
This is not the first time the MP finds himself in controversy.Former Post Newspaper journalist, Peter Sukwa, recently reached out to the Human Rights Commission, urging them to intervene and revive the case involving an alleged assault by Petauke Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Banda, who is accused of assaulting Sukwa and urinating in his mouth.
In a letter addressed to the Human Rights Commission, Sukwa highlighted the incident and the impact it has had on his life, noting that he has faced continuous mockery since the assault. Copies of the letter were also sent to Amnesty International, the Chief Justice, and the Zambia Institute of Independent Media Alliance (ZIIMA).
Sukwa expressed his ongoing distress and the need for justice in the matter. The journalist has been seeking avenues to address the alleged assault, seeking support from both national and international human rights organizations.
Emmanuel Banda had previously been fined 12,000 Kwacha for the alleged assault, with 10,000 Kwacha allocated as compensation to Sukwa. The reopening of the case could potentially bring new developments to light and ensure a thorough examination of the incident.
This kind of behavior by Hon. MP Banda Emmanuel for petauke constituency is a sign of thugery perpetuated by PF party.
This is among other things to the type of characters that members of PF hold because of their lack of democracy tenets.
The PF appear to hold a pre independence day primitive motives against those who hold a different view.
Unfortunately, no one from the party is known to be sober and such actions will continue as long as the current administration treats them with kid gloves.
I urge Home affairs and internal security ministry to take punitive measures to curb the scourge of hooligans in the Zambian society.
The Boy is Childish, he shoudl be kicked out in the next election. Petauke Central can do Better.
Emmanuel is an independent member of parliament.
PF mentality. Are we safe with this thuggery?
“In November 2023, MP Emmanuel Banda was one of 17 PF members of parliament suspended for a period of 30 days. The suspension, followed an incident of misconduct that took place during a parliamentary session.” The parliamentary documents show that this MP is independent member of Parliament. This reporting insinuated that Mr E Banda is a PF. Member of parliament. This has led to praise singers to immediately align this MP to PF. How did this media outlet miss this??
Similarly, Lumezi MP in Eastern province who has equally been suspended time without number, claims to be independent MP but suspended in November 2023 as one of 17 PF suspended MPs. LT can not be blamed for this dual portrayal as independent MPs as well as PF MPs. These failed MPs campaigned and were supported by president EC Lungu and used PF materials and resources during their 2021 campaigns. These were PF members who were not adopted by PF but liked and favoured by president EC Lungu, hence their disaster double titles in parliament masquerading as independent whist dining with the dead PF party fraternity .
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Is he not the one who captured the whole central police station and held the police hostage ???
This violent thug should be nowhere near the corridors of law making……..
This MP and his colleague from Lumezi are a total disaster to the National Assembly, the constituencies where they hail from should be ashamed to have such toddlers as their representatives in the Parliament. It simply shows how immature and myopic the 2 are. Their conduct can only be equated to that typical of PF . Am sure as 2026 comes along, the electorate will see that they wasted their votes on these 2 chaps and will vote wisely. They find it amusing to be on the opposing end of the law which surely is not inspiring at all to youg aspiring law makers. Insoni ebuntu as the bembas say.
@Mako Chapabuku, the two can not re contest in 2026 because both did not qualify to stand for elections. All ECZ can do is demand for the qualifications they presented in 2021 general elections – end of the matter, prosecute them for deception and recoup all earnings wrongly received.
@MunaDekhane that explains their childish and kaponya behaviour in parliament! no qualifications! they can’t comprehend well what their roles are.
In a normal society, this guy was not even going to be a lawmaker in that, he has no respect for the law. This is the same guy who went and terrorized police officers at central police. what is wrong with people in Petauke?