BNF's position on declaration of assets
Friday, April 13, 2018

Justin Hunyepa
His Excellency, President Mokgweetsi Masisi should therefore ensure that this declaration of assets and liabilities promise he made during his inauguration is done within his first 100 days, that is, by July 2018.
The BNF constitution has long stated clearly that when in “power it shall design and introduce a register of assets which shall be completed by President, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Councillors, Senior Civil Servants and other senior officials holding position of power in Local Authorities and Parastatal organisations.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...