Where was Molokomme before this mess?

The nation is watching keenly as the Attorney General battles it out in court, over the method which should be applied in the election of the vice president.

President Ian Khama is not in favour of the secret ballot adopted by the 10th Parliament and prefers the old method of raising of hands in support or against his preferred candidate. He won elections with a reduced albeit healthy majority in Parliament but he seems suspicious of his own MPs.

It is our understanding that the mandate of the Attorney General is to advise parliamentarians on any decision they make that may be in contravention of the constitution. The question is, where was Dr Athalia Molokomme when Parliament amended the new Standing Orders, and what did she do to show them the danger they posed?

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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