Analysts hail Skelemani

Skelemani PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Skelemani PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Political analysts have heaped praise on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Phandu Skelemani as the best for the 12th Parliament despite some people claiming he takes sides or is biased on some issues.

Skelemani is the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in Francistown East. Some people believe that the Speaker at times is forced to take sides with the ruling party, especially when opposition parties openly criticise the latter for corruption.

University of Botswana senior lecturer in political and administrative studies, Dr Kebapetse Letshwao said although he is a member of the ruling BDP, Skelemani has been relatively fair and independent in conducting the business of the House.

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