Don�t blame me - Kgosi
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Various commentators, particularly in the political sphere, have criticised the lack of oversight of the DIS, saying the situation meant the spy agency could operate as an untouchable and unaccountable organisation, doing as it pleases.
By law, the Parliamentary Committee on Intelligence and the Intelligence and Security Services Tribunal are empowered to provide oversight of the DIS’ operations and mandate. However, the oversight bodies have been marred by troubles with the Tribunal being dealt a blow in 2013, when the High Court forced its chairperson, Isaac Seloko, to relinquish his position after he was struck off the roll by the Law Society of Botswana.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...