Majaga's Suspension Extended

Poison Majaga has been charged with defilement PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Poison Majaga has been charged with defilement PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) says it has extended Member of Parliament (MP) for Nata-Gweta, Polson Majaga’s suspension by a further 60 days after the previous one elapsed.

The BDP suspended Majaga in May after the courts charged him for defilement. The ruling party has emphasised the legislator is innocent until proven guilty, and urged the public to allow due process. “The party has done what it believes is right by suspending Majaga pending his case so that he clears his name. 

But we do not agree with what people want to do by trying to find him guilty. Let’s allow the court to do its job without trying to put pressure on the court.

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