'Botswana has not fully promoted the rule of law'
Friday, July 15, 2022 | 420 Views |
Mmegi: In your honest view, in so far as the rule of law is concerned, how would you describe the state of affairs under the presidency of Mokgweetsi Masisi?
Mfundisi: The present government under President Masisi, like its predecessors, has not fully promoted the rule of law. If any, they have realised the rule by law. We should differentiate between the rule of law and the rule by law. The use of arbitrary power amounts to rule by law.
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...