By Own Correspondent| Deputy minister of Information and Publicity, Energy Mutodi Thursday  was heckled by opposition legislators after he entered the august chambers late and failed to show etiquette for the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Tsitsi Muzenda.

Opposition members of parliament raised concern and displeasure over Mutodi’s conduct which they said set a wrong precedence on adherence to parliamentary rules and regulations.

Zengeza West MP, Job Sikhala and Independent MP for Norton Temba Mliswa, accused Mutodi of disrespecting the house.

Binga North legislator Prince Dubeko Sibanda told Mutodi that parliament was not a singing platform neither was it President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s “territory” where he could exhibit how connected he was to the centre of power.

“The fact that you appeared somewhere holding a cup written “I am the boss” does not work here. When someone walks into this House, they have to be obedient to the rules of this House without exception. Do not advertise your proximity to the centre of power,” said Sibanda.

Said Sikhala in a point of order:

“He could not simply just walk before the Speaker without paying respect. He must move out, come back and bow before the Speaker.”

Mliswa also blasted Mutodi’s conduct and said:

“We cannot allow people to be above the rules of Parliament.

I know that he (Mutodi) is new. I know that you (Deputy Speaker) are new but you must stamp your authority because I will equally do the same again without bowing. What does that make this House?”

Mutodi complied and left the august house before he came back and followed due procedure and etiquette.