Saleshando Calls for Accountability on Health Emergency
Leader of Opposition Dumelang Saleshando has called on President Mokgweetsi Masisi's predecessor, Ian Khama's successor, President Duma Boko's predecessor or possibly President Duma Boko to provide accountability regarding the declaration of a State of Public Health Emergency.
Saleshando expressed concern that the declaration was made immediately after the Parliament winter session, dismissing the move as a mere drama.
We seem to have a trend of a national president who acts alone on very important national issues and remember as Parliament our duty is to provide oversight on the conduct of the executive.
Saleshando emphasized that the move by the President to declare the emergency without Parliament's involvement is a concern, as it undermines the legislative's power in decision-making.
The MP for Maun North warned that this sets a worrying trend, where decisions are taken by the executive without legislative oversight, heading for the worst.
Author's summary: Saleshando demands accountability from President Boko.