AG defends Khama over Merafhe benefits

This was after the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) in June this year instituted legal action against Khama declaring the Green Book [Executive Conditions of Service] unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional and a nullity and of no force and effect.  Earlier this year President Ian Khama revised the pension for Merafhe without the knowledge of Parliament.

On September 23, the AG entered an appearance to defend Khama against BCP’s legal action. In the response, AG said the BCP, and other plaintiffs Dumelang Saleshando, Kentse Rammidi, Dr Habaudi Hobona and Isaac Mabiletsa did not demonstrate that they have locus standi in the matter.