Masisi Blasts 'Defiant' BDP MPs

Masisi PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Masisi PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has come out to blast Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Members of Parliament who do not support him.

Masisi said it was surprising that some legislators do not support their leader and questioned their motive.

He was officially opening the Gaborone Region Special Congress in Gaborone over the weekend.

Editor's Comment
When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

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