More worrying signs of dictatorship
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
It has been proven that once left unchecked, the executive turns into a dictatorship and kills democracy. We do not have to look far, since our continent is awash with the historical ills of an unchecked and over powerful executive.
In Botswana, a country that was at some point labelled a shining example of democracy, dictatorship is creeping in. The people have become spectators as the country is run by one man and his clique, who has little respect for the law. At the end of his first term, it is now clear what type of leader President Ian Khama is.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...