Combative Nkaigwa survives to fight another day

Four days on: Nkaigwa has survived a motion of no confidence
Four days on: Nkaigwa has survived a motion of no confidence

With a motion of no confidence hanging over his head for a third day, Gaborone mayor, Haskins Nkaigwa threatened to go physical with his detractors during a full council meeting yesterday.

“If there is any person who feels the need to disrespect me, I might be forced to show my true colours, but I don’t want to do that as it might not be a pretty scene,” the mayor warned those who heckled him during his address.  Nkaigwa took to the stand to tell councillors that he was fed up with being disrespected. He demanded that he should be allowed to chair the council meeting and carry out his duties.

“As long as I am still a mayor of this city, I will need all of you to respect and listen when I talk. I wont let anyone disrespect me,” he warned.

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