Rwanda MP resigns over drunk-driving offence

A member of Parliament of the Liberal Party(LP) in Rwanda has resigned over a drunk-driving offense. Mr. Gamariel Mbonimana last Monday resigned and apologize for the offense; first to the law-making chamber and the citizens. In a statement on Twitter, Mr. Mbonimana apologized to Rwandans and the president, adding that he has “decided not to take alcohol anymore”.

Rwandan president Paul Kagame over the weekend had cause to slam the police for not taking action on a Member of Parliament, MP, who was involved in a drink-driving offense. On Monday, parliament approved his resignation stating that it was for “personal reasons”. According to local media reports, the MP was not arrested because he enjoyed ‘immunity,’ as a lawmaker.

MP Gamariel Montana has been in Parliament since 2018 on the ticket of the Liberal Party – which is an ally of the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front, RPF party. Drink driving carries a fine of 150,000 Rwandan francs ($140) and five days in police custody following an arrest.

Report by Prosper Kwaku Selassy Agbitor