Politicians should set their priorities right

The recent political gimmicks that played out at the Francistown City Council (FCC) during the debate on the motion of no confidence on mayor Sylvia Muzila should be a lesson to civic leaders and technocrats alike.

Ipopeng ward councillor Gaone Majere of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) had tabled an unsuccessful motion to topple Muzila.

What is shocking and disappointing is that the mover of the motion could not raise pertinent Standing Orders supporting his motion of no confidence on the city mayor. He could also not get the requisite support from his colleagues, as they were equally clueless on the right approach. In fact, Majere failed to articulate his motion.

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