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President Duma Boko denies 'pay-to-access' allegations, urges public to report corruption

President Duma Boko, who is also the leader of the Botswana National Front, has strongly refuted claims that individuals must pay to gain access to him. Speaking at the party’s 60th-anniversary gala dinner in Tlokweng, Boko stated that such practices are corrupt and will not be tolerated. He encouraged anyone who has been asked for payment to report the incident to the Botswana Police. These remarks follow complaints from the public that some individuals close to the President have been demanding money from business people in exchange for access to him.