Financial report haunts BOKA
Friday, September 22, 2023 | 40 Views |
House at war: BOKA delegates during an AGM PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
It has been years since the BOKA financial report was presented, which has led to the downfall of the former president, Tshepho Bathai. This time around, the absence of the treasurer, Kemmonye Seletamotse, prevented the financial report from being presented and BOKA president Mpho Bakwadi explained the delay.
"The report is not ready. All I request is to be given three weeks to prepare it. Remember that we came into office in January, so we are going to account for three months. We had a challenge accessing the bank statement from the last financial year," he said. However, Bakwadi told Mmegi Sport on Wednesday that the treasurer was actively working on the report.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...