Boko may soon answer questions in Parly regularly
Larona Makhaiza | Friday November 7, 2025 15:43
Delivering his ceremonial speech to mark his first year as the Speaker of the Assembly, he took legislators on the visions, challenges and some of the milestones since the start of the 13th Parliament. Keorapetse said the House will soon embark on a journey to amend Standing Orders, which are instrumental in how the business of Parliament is conducted. “During my tenure as the Speaker I also hope to facilitate the review of the Standing Orders through the Standing Orders reform committee which will ensure that our Standing Orders remain relevant,” he told the 13th Parliament.
The Speaker outlined that the amendment of the Standing Orders will ensure that the National Assembly is aligned with practices that developed countries have adopted. “This will ensure that our Standings Orders remain relevant and up to date with international standards and thereby improving the overall efficiency of the House as we need to further democratise the debates in the house through these standings orders,” he added. The former Selibe-Phikwe West Member of Parliament (MP) and Leader of Opposition added that this practice will also remove hurdles and include compelling the President to answer questions. “I must say that I am in discussions with the President (Duma Boko) regarding a possibility of amendment of the Standing Order so that he answers questions in Parliament,” he said.
The Speaker indicated that the President is receptive to the idea of being held accountable by the legislators. “He (Boko) has indicated willingness to do so,” Keorapetse said. “So we just need to discuss the modalities given his usual busy business schedule. That's something we are in discussion with, me and him.” “It is something we are in talks with and I am sure that you have noted with his frequent coming to debate in Parliament that he is always ready to engage with you,” Keorapetse promised the legislators.