National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has finally revealed the identity of the Member of Parliament who recorded the now-viral video showing a physical altercation between two nominated lawmakers—Umulkher Harun Mohamed and her fellow UDA-affiliated EALA representative, Falhada Iman.
More than a month after the dramatic fight took place within Parliament buildings, Wetang’ula disclosed that Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi was the one behind the recording.
The scuffle between the two female MPs had caused national outrage after the video surfaced online, showing them wrestling each other to the ground in full view of the public.
Speaking during the National Assembly’s sitting on Wednesday, Wetang’ula said both witness reports and his personal inquiries confirmed that Mpuru Aburi was responsible for filming the incident.
The Speaker noted that he had confronted the MP about it, and Aburi admitted to recording the altercation for amusement and sending the video to a female colleague, who later spread it further.
“According to witness accounts and further investigations, Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi is the one believed to have recorded and circulated the footage.
I spoke to him personally, and he claimed he did it for fun and passed it on to a female member, who then shared it widely,” Wetang’ula stated.
The Speaker condemned the act, stressing that senior members of Parliament have a duty to maintain the institution’s dignity. He warned that such behavior undermines the reputation of the House and should not be taken lightly.
As a disciplinary measure, Wetang’ula ordered MP Aburi to formally apologise before the National Assembly. However, since Aburi was not present in the chamber during the session, the Speaker said he would be required to issue the apology on a future date.
The lenient punishment sparked discontent among several MPs, notably Suna East MP Junet Mohammed, who insisted that an apology alone was not enough. He urged the Speaker to impose tougher penalties on Aburi, arguing that the matter was too serious for a mere verbal apology to suffice.
In addition to identifying the person who recorded the clip, Wetang’ula also stated his intention to take action against the MP who received the video and then shared it with the public. However, the Speaker did not disclose the identity of this second MP.
“Let it be known that any member of this House who records and circulates footage of internal proceedings or incidents will face sanctions under the Standing Orders and the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act,” Wetang’ula warned.
The Speaker also took time to address the roles of the two MPs involved in the fight. After reviewing statements and submissions from both Umulkher Harun and Falhada Iman, Wetang’ula concluded that Harun was the victim in the situation.
“Based on the evidence presented, it is clear that Umulkher Harun did not initiate the altercation. Therefore, she is not to blame and will not face any disciplinary action,” he said.
On the other hand, Falhada Iman was found to have instigated the conflict. Despite being a guest in the National Assembly as a representative of the East African Legislative Assembly, Iman was accused of misbehaving and failing to observe the decorum expected of someone in her position.
Wetang’ula expressed disappointment in Iman’s conduct, especially given her past role as a former member of the National Assembly.
Nevertheless, since the confrontation was not deemed to be preplanned, the Speaker decided to exercise leniency by reducing her initial punishment.
Originally, Iman had been suspended from accessing Parliament premises for 90 days. However, under Standing Order No. 1, Wetang’ula chose to cut the suspension to 45 days.
In conclusion, the Speaker reiterated that members of Parliament must uphold discipline, mutual respect, and integrity while serving the nation, and that any acts which undermine the image of Parliament will not be tolerated in future.
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