Senate president wants private door

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By Lebo Nkatazo

ZIMBABWE'S Senate president Edna Madzongwe on Monday barred members of the public from using the same entrance with her saying she cannot use the same door used by “ordinary people.”

Madzongwe said she wanted her own entrance that would be used by a few people, rejecting even suggestions to use another way used by ministers and MPs situated along Nelson Mandela Avenue.

The past speaker of the House of Assembly Emmerson Mnangagwa saw off his term using the same entrance used by members of the public along Kwame Nkrumah Road.

A memo from Parliament’s security department dated February 13, says Madzongwe wanted her own way, forcing Parliament to open another entrance for the public along Third Street.

“The Honourable president of the Senate has directed that the above entrance is reserved for the following VIPs: (a) the Hon President of the Senate ...," said the memo.

The memo adds seven other high officials that are allowed to use that entrance with her, including speaker of Parliament John Nkomo and the Clerk of Parliament Austin Zvoma.

“Security and police officers have been instructed to enforce this directive forthwith. Thank you,” concludes the memo seen by New Zimbabwe.com.
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