Moatlhodi takes over as Deputy Speaker

Moatlhodi is scheduled to take over as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly following Pule being sworn in as the new Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development.

Moatlhodi, who crossed the floor from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) to rejoin Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) last year, will be sworn in as the new Deputy Speaker this afternoon, Mmegi has learnt. Since his return to the ruling party, Moatlhodi has acted as the deputy speaker on numerous occasions while Pule was on sick leave. The former UDC chief whip is said to have been nominated by the ruling party.