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Direct appointment of President could destabilise the nation – Cabinet

Monday, December 25, 2023 | 970 Views |

Cabinet also wants ministers to be chosen only from elected members of the National Assembly PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Following the completion of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Review of the Constitution, Cabinet Ministers have responded to Batswana.

One of their major findings is that the direct appointment of a president could lead to disaster. A Cabinet White Paper, which sums up their stand on matters raised by Batswana following the review process explains the matter.

One of the recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry into the Review of the Constitution was that there should be no direct appointment of the President.

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Direct appointment of President could destabilise the nation – Cabinet

Following the completion of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Review of the Constitution, Cabinet Ministers have responded to Batswana.