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Respect public institutions Mr Pres

Monday, June 17, 2024 | 270 Views |

President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s recent statements concerning his directives to authorities not to handcuff his predecessor, former president Ian Khama, during criminal proceedings are deeply troubling.

Leaders must uphold the rule of law and ensure justice, but Masisi’s remarks raise serious concerns on the separation of powers and the independence of the justice system.

Masisi’s claim that he personally instructed authorities not to handcuff Khama, regardless of the legal circumstances, undermines the principles of justice and equality before the law.

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