Automatic Succession: AG statement
Friday, April 06, 2018
1. I have found it necessary in view of recent misleading press reports, and their potential to create confusion and uncertainty in the minds of the public, to release a statement on the Government’s position regarding the constitutional provisions applicable to succession to the office of President of the Republic of Botswana.
2. Before the coming into effect of the Constitution (Amendment) Act No 16 of 1997, the provisions relating to a vacancy in the office of President were contained in section 35 of the Constitution, which provided in the relevant sections as follows:
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...