Drama unfolded at the Ad Hoc Committee when controversial Forensic Investigator, Paul O’Sullivan walked out claiming to be rushing for a flight to the dissatisfaction of MPs as he had not finished answering questions.
O’Sullivan said he “really needs to leave” after facing tough questions about his multiple passports and business interests.
Before the break, O’Sullivan had a heated argument with MK Party MP David Skosana who grilled him over his links as spy for the United Kingdom (UK).
At the centre of the confrontation of all the drama was O’Sullivan’s UK military number: 24302818.
Skhosana pressed him on whether the number was linked to UK military intelligence service between 1972 and 1977.
“I do not have an “army number. I do not know what the MP is referring to. I have never been a spy. I have served South Africa “faithfully for 36 years. If i’m going to be called a spy again, I would stop answering questions,” he said.
This was the first warning shot from O’Sullivan to MP’s that if they continued cornering, he was going walk out.
Indeed few minutes later, the MP’s continued grilling O’Sullivan about his links with international crime syndicates.
He flatly denied any involvement in criminal networks.
EFF leader Julius Malema firmly stated: “He is not going to leave!” No witness can walk out without being formally excused by the chairperson,” he said.
MK Party Skhosana became visibly angry during the exchange, he stood up and shouted as he attempted to leave, but O’Sullivan ignored the confrontation and walked out of the venue.
“You’re not going anywhere. No one has authorised you to leave the chamber,” he argued as he tried to stop at the exit door.
After O’Sullivan’s walked out, several MP’s attacked Ashley Sauls who haf earlier on called him a hero.
“Mr O’Sullivan, you are a hero. Thank you so much for fighting corruption in this country.” Later on Sauls conceded that O’Sullivan was a hero with holes.