Constitutional review gobbles P25.8 m

In December 2021, President Mokgweetsi Masisi appointed a Commission of Inquiry into the Review of the Constitution which was made up of 19 Commissioners who were to be assisted by a secretariat of five members. In their quest to solicit views from Batswana, they hosted 132 countrywide Kgotla meetings that were attended by nearly 30,000 people over a four-month period. They also held hearings with different stakeholders. They finally submitted the report to Masisi in November last year.

Answering a question on Parliament this week, Morwaeng disclosed that sitting allowances cost P13.2 million, logistical support (accommodation, conferencing, meals) cost P12.4 million, maintenance of vehicles cost P93,830.00 while interpreters (Sign Language) cost P66,000.00.