Leader of the Opposition (LOO) is another important office in the Parliament of Botswana. In terms of Standing Order 9, LOO is a Member elected by the Members of the party which is recognised as the majority Opposition Party and designated as such by the Speaker in accordance with section 2 of the National Assembly (Salaries and Allowances) Act, following notification of such election to the Speaker. He or she is the official spokesperson of the majority opposition party in the House. Currently, the position is held by President of Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Dumelang Saleshando who is also Member for Maun North. Saleshando is the only LOO who has served in the position at different times, representing different constituencies and different parties.
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