The issue came into sharper focus last week when the BNF formally introduced its central committee (CC) during a press briefing. The party also announced that it would soon constitute its sub-committees. However, it became evident that the additional CC members provided for in the party constitution had not yet been appointed, despite the committee having already held its retreat.
Under the BNF constitution, the power to appoint the three additional central committee members rests entirely with the party president. As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and…