Power struggle grips BDP media portfolios
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
The committee was established in recent years reportedly to help address the ‘bad publicity’ the ruling party says it receives in most media. The BDP has traditionally used the secretary general and his office as the party’s media mouthpieces.
However, supporters and sympathisers of secretary general, Botsalo Ntuane are accusing the party chairman and Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi of conniving with the communications and international relations committee to enhance his popularity ahead of an uncertain push for the presidency.
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...