I'm not a fugitive – Khama

Monday, May 13, 2024 | 590 Views |

Former president, Ian Khama, has refuted claims that he doesn't have locus standi to institute a case in which he wants Local Government and Rural Development's Minister Kgotla Autlwetse to declare his preference as regent of Bangwato.

This comes after Ian Khama was declared a fugitive from justice by Justice Barnabas Nyamadzabo in Seretse Khama Ian Khama and Another v Director of Public Prosecutions and Another – Case No. MAHGB-OOO673-22.

Ian Khama has dragged Autlwetse before court demanding the installation of his chosen regent, Seretse Peter Khama. Instead he wants his uncle, Serogola Seretse, removed from the position he assumed in 2022 following the expulsion of Sediegeng Kgamane.

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