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Khama calls on Boko to set examples

Ian Khama PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Ian Khama PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Following a settlement agreement between government and Ambassador Bridgette Motsepe, over the P100 billion case, former president Ian Khama wants to see those who were involved punished.

Government conceded that indeed implicating Khama and Motsepe amongst others in the matter was a fabrication and consented to a court order stating that they would apologise. Responding to questions from The Monitor, he said they appreciate that the current government – that is to say it’s political executive – was in no way responsible for the criminal actions of the previous regime's functionaries who plotted the criminal fabrication, but are responsible for ensuring adherence to the rule of law.

“And upholding human rights by holding to account and prosecuting those who violated the very core principles and values enshrined in our Constitution and laws. This applies to members of the past political executive as well as those functionaries who continue to serve at the pleasure of the current administration,” he said.

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