BNF's position on declaration of assets

Justin Hunyepa
Justin Hunyepa

The Botswana National Front (BNF) has long called for the Declaration and Registration of Personal Assets while the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) vehemently opposed it for years now.

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.

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