'I was insulted' - Moatlhodi

Moatlhodi in deep thoughts about his future
Moatlhodi in deep thoughts about his future

Tonota South MP and Deputy speaker of the National Assembly, Pono Moatlhodi, has called time on his 39- year membership of the Botswana Democratic Party, citing "insults and humiliation meted" out on him by his peers.

The Tonota South Member of Parliament Pono Moatlhodi yesterday served the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) with a resignation letter.

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