BDP, Women's Wing gloss over Majaga defilement allegations

Majaga. PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Majaga. PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Botswana Democratic Party Women's Wing (BDPWW) is deeply concerned about the recent reports regarding cases of defilement of minors, saying it is regrettable that one such allegation has been levelled against one of their own.

Member of Parliament for Nata-Gweta, Polson Majaga of the BDP got off on bail yesterday after appearing in court for a defilement charge that involves a pregnant minor. 

“We wish to categorically condemn in the strongest possible terms any act of defilement that may have been committed. We treat these allegations with strict seriousness, and have faith that the law will take its course and justice will be served expediently,” Veronica Lesole, BDPWW chairperson said.

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