BCP challenges Masisi's 'unconstitutional' presidency

Dingake is taking the bull by its horns
Dingake is taking the bull by its horns

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) intends to approach the courts on an urgent basis if the Speaker of the National Assembly does not convene Parliament for the purpose of election of the President.

Following President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s automatic succession to the presidency, the BCP is arguing that the automatic succession clause in the country’s Constitution is unconstitutional.

BCP through its attorney, Martin Dingake has written a letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Kokorwe calling for the election of the President under Section 35(4) as read with Section 35(5) of the constitution of Botswana.

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