Rwanda's Kagame slams police for not arresting 'drink-driving' MP

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 offence.

According to local media reports, the MP was not arrested because he enjoyed 'immunity,' as a lawmaker.

MP Gamariel Mbonimana, in Parliament since 2018, belongs to the Liberal Party - which is an ally of the ruling party, the Rwandan Patriotic Front, RPF.

The embattled MP resigned from parliament on Monday, and apologized to the lawmaking chamber and the citizens.

On Monday, parliament approved his resignation stating that it was for “personal reasons”.

In a statement on Twitter, Mr Mbonimana apologized to Rwandans and the president, adding that he has “decided not to take alcohol anymore”.

Drink-driving carries a fine of 150,000 Rwandan francs ($140), and five days in police custody following an arrest.