Opposition Petitions OP Over EVMs

Opposition marching PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Opposition marching PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Office of the President (OP) has received opposition parties’ petition on several issues on Saturday chief amongst them being the planned introduction of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) for the 2019 general elections.

Three opposition party presidents Dumelang Saleshando, Duma Boko and Ndaba Gaolathe led the successful march that was warmly received by sympathisers, as it continued around the city. The march started from Old Naledi to OP and culminated with a political rally at White City.

OP officer, Chaa Dijeng on behalf of President Ian Khama received the petition. Some of the issues that opposition parties complained about include unemployment, education system, state media blackout on their activities and voting by EVMs without paper trail.

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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