BDP members investigated for rigging

Boxes carrying ballots lines up for verification before counting PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Boxes carrying ballots lines up for verification before counting PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

Two members of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) are being investigated by Old Naledi police after they were found in possession of voter registration cards.

The two members who are aged between 39 and 40 were taken in for questioning on Friday during voting time. This was confirmed by Old Naledi station commander, superintendent King Tshebo.  “The two men are helping us with investigations. Some of the cards had voted while others had not. I cannot disclose  how many were used and the ones that were not. IEC is the one which has more details on the matter and is best you talk to them,” Tshebo said.  He however refused to state, which party belong to but The Monitor managed to establish that they are BDP members.

On Friday, IEC spokesperson Osupile Maroba said it is not allowed that a person should have other people’s voter registration cards unless they have an agreement.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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