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Gov't endorses Baitswi as Seleka leader

Kobe Baitswi
Kobe Baitswi

The government, in response to the legal matter brought by Balemetse Melitah Kobe Seleka, who is challenging the appointment of Kobe Baitswi as the headman of Seleka village, says the latter was chosen by the community.

In court documents filed by the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, the government says that Baitswi was lawfully and properly appointed, and that he was chosen by the people of Seleka themselves.

This response comes after Seleka filed a court application earlier this year, claiming she is the rightful heir to the position.

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