Khama Threatens To Sue State

Khama Threatens To Sue State
Khama Threatens To Sue State

Former president Ian Khama has launched legal proceedings against the State demanding P25 million in damages for ‘defamation of character’.

Khama states through his lawyers that his demands relate to the defamatory statements made by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) lead investigator Jako Hubona. The investigator had accused Khama of siphoning off billions of pula in State funds. According to court papers, the former president has cited the Attorney General, Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Director General [Directorate] of Intelligence and Security (DIS) and the DCEC lead investigator, Hubona.

Khama says he intends to institute legal proceedings against the State if his demands are not acceded to after a month’s lapse following the date of receipt of the demand letter.

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