Monkge must resign

Monkge
Monkge

The Botswana National Front (BNF) strongly condemns the uncouth, demeaning and abusive language allegedly used recently by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Basic Education (MoBE), Dr Collie Monkge when he addressed some teachers at a formal gathering.

Monkge has to unconditionally withdraw his rancid remarks, tender an apology to the teaching fraternity, the albinism community, the labour movement and Batswana in general and ultimately resign. If he is still on tour, this should be stopped immediately to protect him and the education system.

The BNF is aware of the countless challenges bedevilling our education system and has on several occasions proffered solutions to the now moribund Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) government.

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