Reatile gets sweet victory for his sweat
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 130 Views |
Despite a last-minute challenge from fellow National Executive Committee (NEC) member Prince Bosilong, Reatile won with 829 votes, Bosilong trailed with just 33 votes, while seven ballots were spoilt.
The BPF congress, originally scheduled to commence at 8:30am, faced an unexpected delay, lasting over four hours. Sources attribute this to a surge in contenders and the tardy arrival of party members. Attempts to reach a consensus candidate proved futile, resulting in party leaders working tirelessly late into the night to organise the elections.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...