Arbitrators rule in favour of Red Cross

Kutlwano Mukokomani
Kutlwano Mukokomani

After successfully interdicting the Botswana Red Cross Society from holding elections twice, the presidential and vice-presidential hopefuls remain unaccepted. Maipelo Mophuting and Nelson Rammala, who were challenging the society for the two top posts, are nowhere to be seen on the latest list of nominees who will face off on the last day of July.

This was after the arbitrators ruled that they indeed did not qualify to stand for elections. On January 30, 2021, Mophuting and Rammala were granted an order to interdict the society’s election for the three positions on the AGA agenda until the matter is finalised. The society through secretary-general Kutlwano Mukokomani had disqualified the duo questioning their membership standing.

They were ordered to apply for a review or other relief not later than seven court days from the date of the order. The two parties would, however, fail to resolve the matter amicably. On May 17, the society’s secretary-general Kutlwano Mukokomani wrote a letter inviting members to the AGA slated for June 18, 2021. Through the invitation, Mukokomani stated that nominees for president and deputy presidents remain as they were shared before. This meant Mophuting and Rammala would yet again not be allowed to contest in the election.


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