Minister gets ultimatum on declaration of assets
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
They said that if she fails to table the bill, which has been pending for 12 years, they would have no option but to support the one mooted by Saleshando. The deadline comes after Motsumi revealed that she intends to bring a bill on declaration of assets following the tabling of a motion by Saleshando two weeks ago. The Gaborone Central MP failed to get permission from Parliament to draft and table a private members bill on the issue.
On Friday, maverick Francistown East MP, Wynter Mmolotsi told the House that he was ready to declare his assets and liabilities saying it would save him from members of the public who believe that MPs are overpaid. "Even if you were to give me a piece of paper right now, I would write down my list of belongings and liabilities and continue with the debate. It won't even take five minutes of my time," he stated.
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...