NCP Constitution page numbers missing…. Nyati explains delay on Prime TV in locating article authorizing Pastor Chanda’s expulsion
Nyati on Prime Television
By Caesar Sindele
New Congress Party (NCP) Acting President, Daniel Nyati has clarified the viral online criticism about his familiarity with the NCP’s intra-party Constitution.
In an interview, Mr. Nyati explained that the delay in locating the relevant article authorizing Pastor Peter Chanda’s expulsion as NCP president when he recently featured on Prime Television’s “Matters Arising Programme” was due to the lack of page numbers in the Constitution filed with the Chief Registrar of Societies by Pastor Chanda.
Mr. Nyati stated that Pastor Chanda was expelled for making unilateral decisions contrary to Article 4.3 (a) of the NCP Constitution which mandates the National Executive Committee (NEC) to endorse key decisions.
Mr. Nyati specifically said Pastor Chanda withdrew NCP from the Tonse Alliance and endorsed Patriotic Front (PF) candidate Makebi Zulu’s presidential bid without NEC consensus.
Mr. Nyati cited these actions as reasons for the expulsion, stating they caused party disarray.
Mr. Nyati added that requests for a meeting with Pastor Chanda to discuss his decisions were met with authoritarian behaviour.
Mr. Nyati also questioned Pastor Chanda’s eligibility to run as Republican President, particularly if he possessed a Grade 12 School Certificate, citing his withdrawal from the 2021 elections after the party paid nomination fees. – Caesar Sindele
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