BDP wars finally in court
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
The case is pitting BDP activist, Otto Masogo against Chidzani Casper Mokgwebe (31), Boago Phiri, (25) and Otsile Moses (25). They are charged with assaulting Masogo at Donga Junior School on March 11.
The hostility between Masogo and police constable Mokgwebe, and his self-employed fellow accused, was allegedly instigated by differences over the handling of the Francistown regional elective congress.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...