First Lady's role needs to be enshrined

Masisi
Masisi

FRANCISTOWN: The role of the First Lady is not fully catered for in the Constitution of the country.

However, it is widely recognised as one of the key elements that ensure that the Office of the President and State House function optimally.  For a decade Batswana were deprived of a First Lady, as President Ian Khama preferred to maintain his bachelor status.

All three presidents who came before him were legally married and their wives by virtue of their status as First Lady played an active role in charitable initiatives.

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