24/01/12
Kgosi Puso has retained his position as Ntlo ya Dikgosi chairperson.
He was unopposed at the start of Ntlo ya Dikgosi meeting yesterday.
Lotlamoreng is Deputy Chairperson
Kgosi Lotlamoreng was also retained as his deputy.
His intention, he said, is to take Ntlo ya Dikgosi to greater heights in terms of service delivery. He also wants to ensure implementation of capacity building structures as well as ensure that Ntlo ya Dikgosi fulfils its constitutional obligation of advising government.
Although government cannot consult them on everything, Kgosi Puso said it is important that Ntlo ya Dikgosi's input and advice be sought on matters that affect the nation directly.He called upon members of Ntlo ya Dikgosi to deliver on their mandate.
Meanwhile, Kgosi Puso told a press conference later that consultation is an integral part of the relationship between Ntlo ya Dikgosi and government. He noted that it is important for government to consult dikgosi on issues which touch on the lives of Batswana before it can take decision.