Mudenda Demands Names Of MPs Who Take Taxpayer-Funded Hotel Rooms But Skip Parliament
Zimbabwe’s Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda has demanded answers over legislators who receive taxpayer-funded hotel accommodation but fail to attend parliamentary proceedings. He has instructed party chief whips and Parliament’s administration to identify MPs who briefly appear in the National Assembly before disappearing, as well as ministers who occupy hotel rooms without attending parliamentary business.
The issue raises questions about the use of public resources and the attendance of elected representatives.
Jacob Mudenda Wants Names Of MPs Skipping Parliamentary Sessions
According to NewZimbabwe, Mudenda raised the matter during a National Assembly sitting on 11 November 2026.
He expressed concern about legislators who arrive for opening prayers but leave shortly afterwards.
Addressing the chief whips and Parliament’s administration, Mudenda said:
“I would like to have a list of those Members who come after prayers and then disappear after two minutes.”
He directed representatives of both the ruling party and the opposition to address the attendance problem.
Mudenda Demands List Of Ministers And Deputy Ministers Booking Hotels But Skipping Parliament
Mudenda also wants a separate record of government officials who receive Parliament-funded hotel accommodation but fail to attend proceedings.
He specifically mentioned deputy ministers and Ministers of State, demanding that their names be included in the list.
“Another list of Hon. Members who are booked in hotels but do not come to the House. We want that list. Deputy Ministers and Ministers of State,” he said.
MPs Receive Hotel Accommodation And Other Parliamentary Benefits
Members of Parliament are entitled to several benefits when carrying out their parliamentary duties. These include hotel accommodation, transport and sitting allowances.
Mudenda has previously raised concerns about ministers failing to attend parliamentary sessions. Their absence can leave legislators without answers during question-and-answer sessions.
His latest directive seeks to establish which legislators and government officials are receiving accommodation but not fulfilling their parliamentary commitments.
The next development will be whether Parliament produces the requested lists and what action, if any, will follow. Mudenda has not named any legislators or ministers suspected of missing proceedings.
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