Amid vote-rigging claims in the Thursday afternoon vote over the controversial VAT bill, Majority leader and Garissa Township MP has revealed why legislators could agree to confirmation vote after the disputed voice poll.
In a Twitter post, the ardent Statehouse defender disclosed that the 'ayes' took the day, Duale further stated that the 'nays' had a chance to justify their rigging claims.
"I will objectively shed light under Article 115 of the constitution. Those voting "Nay" have the obligation to confirm that they add to 233 (being 2⁄3 rds). However, under the same provision and article 122, those voting "Yes" just need to be 26 (Simple Majority). ~ 1/3" he posted.
Further blasting 'nay' MPs for alleged hypocrisy, Duale posted that the confirmation vote would reveal the list of MPs in support of the bill, a fact he said most of them were uncomfortable with.
"Politicians being clever will not agree to do a confirmation vote because:- It produces a physical list showing who voted; those in 'Nays' are not sure they will garner 233. Maneno iko hapo, all the rest ni siasa tupu. ~ 3/3," he added.
The vote now means that the controversial VAT bill fully takes effect as the majority of MPs were in support of it.
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