Morupisi pleads not guilty
Monday, July 13, 2020
The duo appeared today before High Court Justice, Christopher Gabanage, but as the case was scheduled to commence, a new amended charge sheet was read to the accused persons and they were allowed to plead.
Morupisi is facing three counts of offences alleged to be in connection to the misappropriation of funds from the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF).
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...