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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has vowed to keep tabs on government activities to ensure that ministers do not overstep their portfolios.<\/b><\/p>\n

According to Botswana\u2019s official opposition, the move is motivated by a need to put an end to violation of established government protocol, especially in relation to engagement with public sector trade unions.<\/p>\n

Personal affinities<\/p>\n

\u201cThe BCP advises ministers to minimise excitement and nostalgia around their personal affinities and political power bases,\u201d the party said in a statement released by its Secretary for Publicity and Information, Professor Mpho Pheko, recently.<\/p>\n

\u201cMinisterial allocations made by His Excellency the President Duma Boko should be respected. All ministers ought to respect the President\u2019s prerogative and stay in their respective lanes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe BCP will be following how ministers conduct themselves with keen interest. We do so to protect public interest against abuse of office, which was the hallmark of the previous BDP administration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key components<\/p>\n

The BCP was disturbed by a meeting that the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, had with trade unions in Gaborone last week.<\/p>\n

Motshegwa met with the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU), the National Amalgamated Local and Government & Parastatal Workers Union (NALCGPWU) and the Botswana Land Boards, Local Authorities and Health Workers Union (BLLAHWU).<\/p>\n

Although the meeting was officially characterised as a courtesy call, the BCP believes the key components of the meeting \u2013 which reportedly included discussing union-related matters \u2013 were beyond Motshegwa\u2019s ministerial responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Breaching confidentiality<\/p>\n

The meeting was reportedly centred on resuscitation of the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC), Motshegwa\u2019s contribution to the matter at Cabinet level, and fostering good working relations with his ministry by scheduling regular engagement platforms.<\/p>\n

The BCP holds that by stating his intended contribution in Cabinet in relation to the PSBC, Motshegwa breached government confidentiality. \u201cIt is inappropriate for a minister to reveal to third parties what his\/her contribution in Cabinet shall be,\u201d the BCP said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis could potentially undermine the principle of collective responsibility because his position relative to what Cabinet ultimately decides would be known to outside parties and may be at variance with government position.\u201d<\/p>\n

Divisive conduct<\/p>\n

It stressed the need to include other trade unions in the purported consultative platforms. \u201cSuch divisive conduct by a government minister undermines the government\u2019s commitment to inclusivity,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

The BCP urged the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government to allow only relevant ministries to convene stakeholder meetings in order to prevent other ministers from \u201ctaking the cue from Minister Motshegwa.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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