BCP to sue Khama over Merafhe, Venson-Moitoi

Tuesday, April 08, 2014

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) intends to sue President Ian Khama over his recent cabinet reshuffle and decision to revise the pension for former vice president Mompati Merafhe without the knowledge of Parliament.

Yesterday, BCP president and Leader of Opposition, Dumelang Saleshando wrote a letter to the Attorney General to explain the recent controversial reshuffle and whether Khama is empowered to make laws on pensions for selected political officers without approval of Parliament. He has given Attorney General, Dr Athaliah Molokomme seven days to respond to the letter.

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