BNF to tackle constituency disputes
Friday, January 26, 2024 | 490 Views |
BNF secretary-general (SG), Ketlhalefile Motshegwa told a press conference on Wednesday that the leadership is convinced that everything will be sorted out soon as they prepare for primary elections planned for March.
“Yes, we have received letters of grievances, something which is embedded in the culture and character of the BNF (inner democracy), robust debates, as a progressive and revolutionary organisation. The BNF CC fruitfully deliberated on those, and a clear programme of action on resolution of such matters is underway and we are highly confident that all will be settled with maturity, and demonstration of leadership," Motshegwa told Mmegi.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....