AP yet to approach Speaker

AP members
AP members

The newly-formed party, the Alliance for Progressives (AP) has not yet officially informed the Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Kokorwe about the formation of the organisation, Mmegi has learnt.

“The MPs (Members of Parliament) know the Standing Orders and what to do if one wants to defect,” Kokorwe told journalists yesterday. “I have learnt of the new party from the newspapers and television, but I have not received any formal letter to that effect.

“Currently, there are two parties in Parliament, which are the Botswana Democratic Party and the Umbrella for Democratic Change.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

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