Defiant Reatile faces possible BDP boot

Defiant Reatile faces possible BDP boot
Defiant Reatile faces possible BDP boot

Member of Parliament (MP) for Jwaneng/Mabutsane, Mephato Reatile’s days within the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) are numbered as he faces expulsion or a possible five-year suspension, Mmegi has learnt.

Reatile has failed to honour one of the party procedures when he was requested to respond to offences levelled against him within 14 days.

Following that, insiders within the ruling party have told this publication that the BDP leadership will have no choice but to expel the rebellious MP from the party.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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