Let's have proof of Btv bias - Ombudsman

The Ombudsman, Ofentse Lepodise, has called on the opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) to provide evidence that President Ian Khama and the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) are abusing Botswana Television (Btv).

This follows a complaint to the Ombudsman against Khama and BDP, by the BCP's deputy secretary general, Motsei Rapelana last month. The BCP says that there is disproportionate coverage of political campaigns by various political parties in favour of the BDP.

However, in his response to the BCP, dated July 8, 2009,Lepodise says that before investigations can be launched, the BCP need to provide specifics concerning its allegations against Khama and the BDP.

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