Delimitation Commission illegal - BCP

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) says the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is misled to think it executed its mandate in accordance with the Constitution of Botswana in appointing the Delimitation Commission. The secretary general of the BCP, Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang, last month wrote to the chairman of the JSC, Justice Dibotelo, about certain irregularities in appointing the Delimitation Commission.

In a response dated October 5, 2012 Justice Dibotelo stated: "I placed the matter before the Judicial Service Commission at its meeting of 5 October 2012 and wish to inform you as follows:"Firstly, the Judicial Service Commission is of the view that it has properly executed its mandate in accordance with the Constitution of Botswana in appointing the Delimitation Commission.