Majaga will not bow to NGOs

Friday, September 11, 2020

Dr Gobotswang presenting a petition in Parliament PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Troubled Nata-Gweta Member of Parliament (MP), Polson Majaga has said he will not bow to pressure from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) calling for his resignation from Parliament.

This follows a petition from Botswana Child Rights Network delivered in Parliament by MP Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang on Wednesday calling for Majaga to step down as his defilement case continues in court.

The Nata-Gweta legislator, who faces a third defilement charge in his life, believes the current case is politically motivated with a view to unseat him as area legislator.

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Majaga will not bow to NGOs

Troubled Nata-Gweta Member of Parliament (MP), Polson Majaga has said he will not bow to pressure from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) calling for his resignation from Parliament.