Seretse is tossing, turning

Sir Seretse Khama
Sir Seretse Khama

The late Sir Seretse Khama, the father of the nation must be tossing and turning in his grave. Two critical issues must be tormenting his soul, writes Mmegi Correspondent DOLLY BYRONE THEBE

The first is personal. His son Ian Khama is being hauled in coals by a party he co-founded. He is worried, not that his son should be untouchable, but because of the absence of due process.

The second factor tearing Seretse’s soul is that the democratic credentials he bequeathed the nation are being trampled upon with impunity and that those who tend to lose the most (the people) have turned a deaf ear to a clear and undisguised assault on values this nation held dear from time immemorial. One was beginning to feel that the nation is doomed until one audacious backbencher, Unity Dow decided to take the bull by its horns. What a refreshing and unique contribution coming from a member of the ruling party! Kudos to you Honourable MP.

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