PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has told an independent parliamentary panel chaired by retired Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo that he did not violate his oath of office, and denies that he is guilty of any of the allegations made against him.
“President Ramaphosa categorically denies that he violated this oath in any way, and denies that he is guilty of any of the allegations made against him,” spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said on Monday.
Magwenya said Ramaphosa met the Sunday deadline which “affirms his committed cooperation with due process.”
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appointed the Section 89 inquiry panel, following a motion from African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyolwethu Zungula for Ramaphosa’s removal.
Zungula’s motion is based on an allegation that Ramaphosa seriously violated the Constitution or the law in dealing with the theft.
Burglary took place at Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm in February 2020.
But Magwenya said Ramaphosa has always made certain that throughout his tenure as President, he abides by his oath of office and set an example in his respect for the Constitution, its institutions, due process and the rule of law.
Other members of the panel includ Judge Thokozile Masipa and advocate Mahlape Sello. The panel will then have 10 days to consider information received.
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