BPF NEC powerless to suspend untouchable Butale

BPF officials at press conference PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
BPF officials at press conference PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) National Executive Committee (NEC) does not have the power to suspend its president Biggie Butale following allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him.

The fact that the constitution does not allow Butale to be suspended or removed clearly came out today at a press briefing, which makes it apparent that the power now lies with congress to make such a determination.

However, the NEC has taken a resolution to implore Butale to step down for a month to allow for investigations into the alleged sexual misconduct to continue without interference.

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