Nyeku: From BDF to council

Nyeku in the Francistown City Council recently PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Nyeku in the Francistown City Council recently PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: As a young man playing football in the dusty streets of Maitengwe village, opposition politician Uyapo Nyeku harboured a dream of becoming a soldier.

Although he had relatives and friends who were into politics, it never crossed his mind that one day he would adorn political colours at freedom squares soliciting for votes. From his school days at Maitengwe Primary School, Nyeku who was a fast runner, maintained his dream of joining the army so that he could defend the nation.

The dream never changed as even during his heydays at Moses Mengwe Junior Secondary School and at Tutume McConnell Senior Secondary School, the former 800-metre sprinter and volleyball player held onto his dream.

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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