Boko confronts challenges leading up to elections
Friday, May 24, 2024 | 1300 Views |
Boko PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Born and raised in the dusty area of Mahalapye village in Xhosa ward in 1969, he eventually became a town boy. Academically, Boko excelled, and his career achievements are equally impressive. During his university days, his affinity for the finer things in life became evident.
This is often attested to by friends who celebrate him during birthday gatherings. Additionally, it became clear that his homeboy, the late Dr Kenneth Koma, was a significant mentor for him during his time at the University of Botswana. Due to his love of politics, Boko joined the BNF at the age of 21 years.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has this week rightly washed his hands of the mess, refusing to wade into a party squabble that has no clear leadership and no single version of the truth.When a single party sends six different letters to the Speaker’s office, each claiming to be the authoritative voice, it is not just confusion, but an embarrassment.Keorapetse is correct to insist on institutional boundaries. Parliament...