BCP tells Minister to clear his name

Monday, June 16, 2014

Botswana Congress Party (BCP) parliamentary candidate for Lentsweletau-Mmopane Phagenyana Phage has told his opponent and acting Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Vincent Seretse to clear his name first before he contests general elections this year. Seretse, who is in Parliament as a nominated Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) MP is facing two counts of corruption.

Phage told residents of Kopong on Saturday that if they vote for the acting minister, there might be a by-election, should the courts find him (Seretse) guilty. “BDP made a mistake by allowing Seretse to contest for primary elections.

“He has to clear his name first because he has a corruption cases that he is facing. The BDP is not sure whether the courts will acquit him or not.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Motse wa Setso more than a music festival

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 2d ago

Creatives raise hands for political office

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 2d ago

Levy on Technical Devices calls blind, partially sighted

Correspondent | 9 h ago

Kenosi’s love for Afro hair births Frocrowns

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 2d ago

Mangomolo to deliver NOW! Online Channel

Correspondent | 2d ago

Zacci WaBantwana releases Batswana Ke Kopa Skeem

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 2d ago

BNSC powerless as fights escalate

Calistus Kolantsho | 2d ago

Sportspersons flock to politics

Staff Writer | 2d ago

Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

The Monitor Editor | 23 April 2024

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More