Post elections workshops begin
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
The recommendations might result in the amendment of the Electoral Act. Already returning officers are holding similar workshops around the country. “Workshops by returning officers are ongoing in different regions,” said IEC spokesperson Osupile Maroba.
He noted that returning officers in Gaborone started their workshops on January 29 while those in Francistown and surrounding areas started yesterday. “In those workshop, we expect them to say what challenges they faced during the general election and suggest what IEC should do to improve,” he said.
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...