Botswana: Boko Refutes Death Penalty Opposition Allegations

Gaborone — President Advocate Duma Boko has refuted allegations that he opposes the death penalty.

Addressing the Botswana National Front (BNF) leadership forum in Francistown on March 7, President Boko said his obligation as a lawyer, was to respect and implement the law.

He noted that the Clemency Committee had never recommended execution to him, rendering criticisms baseless.

President Boko, who is also BNF leader, vowed the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) would retain power in…