MALEMA SWORN IN AS PAN AFRICAN PARLIAMENT MEMBER

May 08, 2018

Julius Malema says the PAP must play a significant role on the continent.

By JEAN-JACQUES CORNISH* [caption id="attachment_47445" align="alignleft" width="463"] President of the Pan-African Parliament Roger Nkodo congratulates EFF leader Julius Malema after being sworn in as a member. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/Twitter.[/caption] JOHANNESBURG – Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malemahas swapped his red overall for a smart business suit and tie to be sworn in as a member of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) on Monday. He replaced his colleague Floyd Shavambu on the 255-member body.Malema says the PAP must play a significant role on the continent. “It’s an honour and we think it’s a responsibility that we have to take very seriously.” He says PAP members must ensure that African leaders are held accountable and they must ensure democracy flourishes in Africa against dictatorship.