Suspended BONU president speaks out
Friday, September 22, 2023 | 90 Views |
![Peter Baleseng](https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.mmegi.bw/mmegi/uploads/images/2023/09/22/87425.jpg&w=800&q=72&f=jpg&t=1)
Peter Baleseng
“All I want is peace. This is why we did not oppose the court action by the secretary-general (SG),” he said. Early this month, SG Lebogang Phillip was suspended with immediate effect pending disciplinary hearing.
He then took the matter to court forcing the organisation to reinstate him. Recently, Baleseng had written to members that the SG would resume his duties without hindrance until the determination of the judicial review application was instituted.
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