Finger pointing in BDP losses
Tuesday, February 03, 2015
The party lost all the three wards, Goodhope, Ngware, and Moshupa West, which went for a by-election over the weekend.
The re-run was done following the failure to secure a winner in last year’s October 24 general elections. The ruling party’s weekend poor performance has invited criticism from different members who accuse each other of failure to show commitment.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...