Balopi under pressure to quit politics

Friday, May 14, 2021

Cabinet Minister and legislator for Gaborone North constituency, Mpho Balopi is under pressure from his family and suffering business empire to resign from both Parliament and Cabinet, Mmegi has learnt.

According to an authoritative source, the family believes that his businesses are suffering and that he has little time for the family.

Balopi’s poor health has also seen him step aside temporarily from political office and his other portfolio, the Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development, as part of his battle towards recovery.

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