BDP mum on councillor convicted of indecent assault
Friday, July 07, 2023 | 620 Views |
Kario PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Modise is a nominated councillor in Gaborone. He was found guilty and convicted of indecent assault by Extension II Magistrate, Tshoganetso Atamelang approximately two weeks ago.
He was given a two-year suspended jail sentence. His conviction is a clear breach of the BDP constitution which states that members must adhere to party policies and behave in ‘consonance therewith and with dignity proprietary to propagate the good image of the party’ and not to embarrass the party by any misconduct.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...