Moatlhodi finally gets his reward :: Mmegi Online

After crossing the floor from the Umbrella For Democratic Change (UDC) to Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) last year, Member of Parliament (MP) for Tonota, Pono ‘PPP’ Moatlhodi finally got his reward. He was sworn in as the new deputy Speaker of the National Assembly yesterday.

Moatlhodi replaces Member of Parliament (MP) for Mochudi East, Mabuse Pule, who took over as the Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development. Moatlhodi was the only nominated candidate for the position. Therefore, there was no need for the election process that was to be decided through a secret ballot.

Following his automatic election, Moatlhodi takes the familiar role of deputy Speaker. This is the same position he once held during the 10th Parliament, which was from 2009 to 2014. Before taking over, Moatlhodi acted as the deputy Speaker on numerous occasions while Pule was on sick leave. With this promotion, it means the Tonota legislator will get to preside over Parliamentary sessions in the absence of the Speaker, Phandu Skelemani.

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