I'm not implicated in the audit – Saleshando

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 260 Views |

Leader of Opposition (LoO) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president Dumelang Saleshando has expressed immense confidence that his name will not appear anywhere in the forensic audit, maintaining that he has nothing to hide nor any fear.

Upon assuming office, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government commissioned a forensic audit to expose the rot by assessing the effectiveness of governance, procurement, and financial management, amongst others. Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Limited was commissioned at P57 million.

As per the summary report received by President Duma Boko recently, it disclosed that more than 80 current and former senior officials and 150 contractors, suppliers, and counterparties have been identified for special investigation.

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