DK falls, as BDP loses eight

Daniel Kwelagobe
Daniel Kwelagobe

BDP strongman Daniel Kwelagobe leads a list of heavyweight casualities as BDP loses eight seats to a new look opposition that has claimed 20 seats in parliament.

For the first time Botswana parliament will open on Wednesday without a popular figure of the last 45 years, Daniel DK Kwelagobe. He was defeated in the General Elections in Molepolole South, as he became one of the surprise casualties of the UDC.

Actually the whole Molepolole fell as DK’s fellow bedfellow and confidante, Gaotlhaetse GUS Matlhabaphiri also fell on the sword on the other side of the village, Molepolole North, as the UDC made it a surprise two out of two in the traditionally BDP stronghold.

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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