Applause for peaceful Serowe West by-election
Monday, July 10, 2023 | 230 Views |
The vacuum occurred when then Member of Parliament, Tshekedi 'TK' Khama, decided to go on self-exile in neighbouring South Africa and as a result missed two consecutive parliamentary sittings, leading to his disqualification in the National Assembly.
Many people wondered why this time around there were so many law enforcement officers as compared to the other by-elections.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...