BOKA Committee Survives Coup Attempt
Calistus Kolantsho | Monday May 23, 2016 15:29
The disgruntled members were advised that the motion was not included in the meeting’s agenda.
The motion seemed to have rubbed some delegates the wrong way as they started to exchange harsh words. Some wanted it to be discussed while others felt it was the wrong platform. It was clear that the delegates were divided on deciding the future of the leadership. The committee is accused of failing to carry out its mandate since assuming office last year.
BOKA president, Sensei David Mathe told the members that if they want to pass the motion, they should follow procedure.
“You should call a special general meeting where the item can be discussed. This is not the right platform for that. I am not against you tabling the motion, but procedure should be followed,” he said.
Mathe said he did not have the powers to stop members from passing the motion, but they should follow BOKA constitution.
Sensei Sam Dire accused Mathe of undermining the powers of the delegates. He said the motion was tabled in the last meeting and it was expected to have been included in the agenda. “It is clear that you did not include the item in the minutes from the last meeting,” said Dire.
Sensei Christopher Ponatshego said when the previous committee was removed from office, the motion was not in the agenda, but it was allowed to be effected. He said it was shocking that the committee was saying the motion was not supposed to be discussed. Ponatshego said goal posts were shifted and members were not allowed to table it.
For his part, Sensei Tshepho Bathai advised members to go and prepare themselves and follow procedure of passing the motion. He said they should find the required number of supporters that can make it a success, which is two thirds of BOKA affiliates.
Sensei Otto Tafa felt it was unfair for them not to be allowed to raise their concerns. He said the motion still stands despite the committee not considering it as an agenda item.
That did not go well with Sensei Union Kgafela who said the motion could not be entertained.
“The motion is not included in the agenda. It would come at the right time,” he said. Calistus Kolantsho
Staff Writer
Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) executive committee survived a motion of no confidence at the Saturday’s ordinary general meeting held at Maharaja. Some affiliates called for a motion of no confidence on the committee.
The disgruntled members were advised that the motion was not included in the meeting’s agenda.
The motion seemed to have rubbed some delegates the wrong way as they started to exchange harsh words. Some wanted it to be discussed while others felt it was the wrong platform. It was clear that the delegates were divided on deciding the future of the leadership. The committee is accused of failing to carry out its mandate since assuming office last year.
BOKA president, Sensei David Mathe told the members that if they want to pass the motion, they should follow procedure.
“You should call a special general meeting where the item can be discussed. This is not the right platform for that. I am not against you tabling the motion, but procedure should be followed,” he said.
Mathe said he did not have the powers to stop members from passing the motion, but they should follow BOKA constitution.
Sensei Sam Dire accused Mathe of undermining the powers of the delegates. He said the motion was tabled in the last meeting and it was expected to have been included in the agenda. “It is clear that you did not include the item in the minutes from the last meeting,” said Dire.
Sensei Christopher Ponatshego said when the previous committee was removed from office, the motion was not in the agenda, but it was allowed to be effected. He said it was shocking that the committee was saying the motion was not supposed to be discussed. Ponatshego said goal posts were shifted and members were not allowed to table it.
For his part, Sensei Tshepho Bathai advised members to go and prepare themselves and follow procedure of passing the motion. He said they should find the required number of supporters that can make it a success, which is two thirds of BOKA affiliates.
Sensei Otto Tafa felt it was unfair for them not to be allowed to raise their concerns. He said the motion still stands despite the committee not considering it as an agenda item.
That did not go well with Sensei Union Kgafela who said the motion could not be entertained.
“The motion is not included in the agenda. It would come at the right time,” he said.