Masisi plots Molefhi's downfall
Friday, April 29, 2016
It is alleged that Molefhi’s ambitions for the presidency of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is the reason for working against him. Mmegi has learnt that the minister is viewed as a potential threat to Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s rise to the state presidency, and therefore removing him in the pre-2019 general elections primaries is to ensure his future ambitions are thwarted.
Among those alleged to being groomed to unseat Molefhi is the Selebi-Phikwe mayor Amogelang Mojuta. As part of the plan, Mojuta is alleged to have received a vehicle from the VP to oil his campaign machinery.
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...