BFL board pushes back against motion of no confidence
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 0 Views |
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There were attempts to pass a vote of no confidence on the BFL board led by Sipho Showa, but the move did not materialise. According to Saturday's agenda, there is no room for a motion of no confidence again, with Showa indicating that it is not provided for in the constitution.
"It has never been and will not be (in the agenda) for the simple reason that there is no provision in the BFL constitution for a motion of no confidence to be used to create a vacancy or vacancies on the board. The unfairness of a motion of no confidence mechanism is that the mover becomes the complainant, prosecutor, and judge, which is against the principle of natural justice," Showa said.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...