A reflection on the petition for Majaga to step down- an attempt to dismantle the master's house

On the afternoon of the September 9, 2020 Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang of the UDC read a petition to parliament, on behalf of the Botswana Child Rights Network.

The petition included recommendations that Polson Majaga, Member of Parliament for Nata-Gweta having been accused of defilement, ought to take leave of absence from his parliamentary duties, until the matter against him has been concluded.

 The petition further suggested that parliament commit to codifying standard conduct of behaviors by Members of Parliament, and ensure statutory suspension of all members who are criminally charged with exploitation of children and commission of gender-based violence.

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