Regionalism could decide BDP Tonota primaries winner
Friday, July 23, 2010
Tonota North has been divided into three regions which are set to compete for control of the constituency. Until the passing on of the area MP, Baledzi Gaolathe, Tonota North has been regarded as a safe haven for the ruling party. This could be the reason why six candidates are vying for the party ticket.
Former BDP deputy executive secretary and ex-Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) executive director, Fidelis Molao, and his brother-in-law, businessman, Ipuseng Chikanda, find themselves battling from one corner.
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...