Mogae reveals MPs' blackmail

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

SEROWE: President Festus Mogae has accused MPs of blackmail and selfishness at the expense of the national agenda. Speaking at a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Women's Wing dinner dance in Serowe over the weekend, Mogae said the MPs want to arm twist government in a horse-trading exercise. This involves MPs passing the Judges Bill and government reciprocating by reviewing their salaries.

"They maintained that they wanted their pay structure reviewed before they could pass the Judges Bill. We disagreed hence we suspended the issue and are still to engage in talks."

The President said the government cannot fail to address national issues to push the interests or give priority to the demands of MPs.

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