THE African Transformation Movement (ATM) vowed on Tuesday to approach the court over the refusal by National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise to allow MPs to vote for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s removal by way of a secret ballot.
Members of Parliament will debate and vote on a motion of confidence against Ramaphosa on Thursday.
ATM spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi said Modise’s refusal to allow MPS to vote by way of a secret ballot has left them with no choice but to head to court.
Manyi quoted a statement on his Twitter account on Tuesday: “As is the case with general elections where a secret ballot is deemed necessary to enhance the freeness and fairness of the elections, so it with the election of the President by the National Assembly.”
“This allows members to exercise their vote freely and effectively, in accordance with the conscience of each, without undue influence, intimidation or fear of disapproval by others.”
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