Uncertainty surrounds special Parly meeting

Ian Khama
Ian Khama

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Kokorwe is uncertain on whether President Ian Khama will be able to present the State of the Nation address as it is an annual norm.

Speaking to Mmegi yesterday, following the President’s call for a Special meeting, just ddays before the State of the Nation Address that was scheduled for November 2, the Speaker said she was not sure what was going to happen after December 1 - the date when the special meeting will end.

“Normally, National Development Plans are discussed during the July meeting, but it was not possible this month. The President has therefore called for a special meeting, which will last until December 1. At this point I am not sure if the President will prorogate the meeting and make the State of the Nation Address,” she said.

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