CoA ZCC Judgement Catastrophic - Ndadi

Bishop Dr B.E. Lekganyane
Bishop Dr B.E. Lekganyane

The recent judgement by the Court of Appeal (CoA) that the courts in Botswana have no jurisdiction over the Bishop of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Barnabas Lekganyane, is catastrophic, according to attorney Uyapo Ndadi.

“The outcome is a catastrophic one. It means the government and the members of the ZCC cannot touch the Bishop if he violates the laws of Botswana or the constitution of the ZCC as we contend he does, yet he has reserved himself absolute powers such as refusing constitutional amendments.”

“He is essentially above the law in South Africa, as he cannot be sued in SA for Botswana matters. Other churches that have founders abroad who reserved themselves powers are going to be in trouble also.

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