Our laws are becoming individual-centred and reckless; Has Parliament lost the plot?

Of late, Parliament has effectively lost the plot and supports laws which undoubtedly are not for the peace, order and good government of Botswana. The lined-up Bills also suggest that the Executive has realised that Parliament is in a deep sleep. Its snore can be heard by night crawlers a distance away. It is an enjoyable sight for those who want to push their own agenda and interests. For those who seek to rule by law notwithstanding the foul smell in the legislation. As long as the law has passed through Parliament and found endorsement, that suffices. That is the Parliament we have today.

The amendment of the Electoral Act to introduce the notorious Electronic Voting Machine is a case in point. The Bill was passed through Parliament at the wee hours of the morning, so we are told. When Parliament was in its deep sleep.