President Duma Boko Consults Ntlo ya Dikgosi on Proposed Constitutional Court

Proposed Constitutional Court

• 💡 President Duma Boko met with Ntlo ya Dikgosi to discuss the proposed establishment of a Constitutional Court.
• 🎯 The primary goal of this reform is to strengthen constitutionalism, the rule of law, and democratic oversight in Botswana.

Consultation Concerns

• 💬 Ntlo ya Dikgosi raised concerns regarding the lack of prior consultation before the proposal was formalized into a Bill.
• 👏 President Boko acknowledged these concerns and issued an apology, reaffirming the importance of consultation and institutional respect.

Principles for Sustainable Reform

• 🌱 President Boko emphasized that sustainable reform must be grounded in Botswana’s traditions.
• ✅ Reform should also respect established institutions and foster inclusive dialogue.

Nationwide Engagement

• 🚀 The President assured that nationwide consultations will be conducted to gather the views of Batswana.
• 🇧🇼 These consultations aim to ensure the reform reflects the national interest and the perspectives of the people.

Role of Institutions and Law

• 🏛️ The discussion touched upon the establishment of institutions in parliament for peace and order.
• ⚖️ References were made to international law and international human rights rules in the context of institutional frameworks.
• 🔍 The proposed court would likely involve processes of constitutional review and appeals.