Constitutional amendment Bill out

Friday, March 15, 2024 | 4610 Views |

Government has released Constitutional Amendment Bill ostensibly seeking to address pressing political problems and longstanding national concerns.

The Bill, published on March 12, 2024 in the Extra-ordinary Government Gazette, is expected to be presented before Parliament by Minister for State President, Kabo Morwaeng.

According to the draft Bill, the object is to amend the Constitution following the approval by government of the recommendations of the Presidential "Commission of Inquiry into the Review of the Constitution of Botswana “as agreed to and varied by Government Paper No. 1 of 2023.” The proposed amendments effectively disqualify former presidents from elective political office.

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