Keorapetse new LOO
12 Jul 2022
Selebi Phikwe West MP, Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse was on Tuesday confirmed as the new Leader of Opposition (LOO) in Parliament.
Deputy Speaker, Mr Pono Moatlhodi confirmed the new development through a short statement to MPs.
“In view of the communication I received from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) parliamentary caucus of the 12th Parliament on 11 July 2022 dated 10 July 2022, I hereby announce that there is a new Leader of Opposition. The new LOO is Honourable Dithapelo Lefoko Keorapetse, Member of Parliament for Selebi Phikwe West,” said the Deputy Speaker.
Mr Keorapetse has taken over the post from Botswana Congress Party (BCP) President, Mr Dumelang Saleshando, who was recently suspended by the opposition coalition, the UDC. Ends
Source : BOPA
Author : Jeremiah Sejabosigo
Location : Lobatse
Event : Parliament
Date : 12 Jul 2022